Apple Says Goodbye to the iPhone X, and I'll Dearly Miss It
Remember the iPhone X
? Apple just added one of the most iconic iPhone devices to the list of obsolete products. The iPhone X now sits just below the original iPhone SE on the list, meaning it's now part of Apple's history.
Apple Says Goodbye to the iPhone X, and I'll Dearly Miss It
The iPhone X is now officially obsolete. The iPhone X joins Apple's list of obsolete products. | Image by PhoneArena
The iPhone X is now part of the Apple support page detailing services for Apple products after an expired warranty. It's been almost 10 years since the launch of the model back in 2017, and all support is now terminated. Apple provides parts and services for a minimum of 5 years, and up to 7 years depending on availability, but all good things come to an end.
Owners of iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch, AirPods, Apple Vision Pro, and Beats products may obtain service and parts from Apple service providers for a minimum of 5 years from when Apple last distributed the product for sale. Service and parts may be obtained for longer, as required by law or for up to 7 years, subject to parts availability. Apple discontinues hardware service for certain technologically-obsolete products. - Apple official support page
This means you'll need to resort to third parties, secondhand dealers, and shady back alley merchants if you want to get replacement parts and keep your iPhone X alive for a little longer. Which is a bit sad.
Face ID was a great idea back then and it's still the industry standard for biometric security. | Image by PhoneArena
The iPhone X marked one of the biggest redesigns in Apple history. It introduced a near bezel-less OLED display, a new facial recognition system called Face ID, and an edge-to-edge design that would later influence the iPhone 11 and subsequent models.
I hope Apple do a similar design leap soon. | Image by PhoneArena
While the iPhone X may be obsolete, its impact on the smartphone industry is undeniable. It pushed the boundaries of what a smartphone could look like and paved the way for future innovations. As Apple moves forward with new designs and technologies, it's hard not to miss the iPhone X and the memories it brought to the table.