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iOS 17 and iPadOS 17 will drop support for the iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, iPhone X, first-generation 9.7-inch and 12.9-inch iPad Pro, and fifth-generation iPad,
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iOS 17 Rumored to Drop Support for iPhone X, First-Generation iPad Pro, and More
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A lot of the newer iOS features like live text and FaceTime background blurring require the beefier Neural Engine found in the A12 and higher, so the iPhone X is already a second class citizen in that regard.
That’s the one that introduced the Apple Pencil that has a cap and lightning connector
In my Darth Vader voice 'Noooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo'
Oh well, I am sure they will still provide security updates for another year for iOS 16, so, probably could hold out until iPhone 16 Pro Max.
You all recognize this planned obsolescence though, right? Because, Apple could still provide a base iOS 17 release that doesn't offer the new features but at least keeps the phone current with security updates and prolong the life of the device. I thought this company was about the environment.
Oh well, I am sure they will still provide security updates for another year for iOS 16, so, probably could hold out until iPhone 16 Pro Max.
You all recognize this planned obsolescence though, right? Because, Apple could still provide a base iOS 17 release that doesn't offer the new features but at least keeps the phone current with security updates and prolong the life of the device. I thought this company was about the environment.
My iPhone X works just fine as a smart phone, and I see no reason to upgrade to anything newer right now. If it still works, it still works. But what is more important to me than iOS 17 is how long Apple will keep up with security updates for iOS 16.
I'm also on macOS Monterey because I don't have the new shiny Apple silicon. But it still works as an OS
No, first generation iPad Pro came with the A9X with 12.9” (released fall 2015) and 9.7” (released spring 2016) screens. They were the first devices to support Apple Pencil, which was the headline feature at the time aside from the larger screen on the 12.9”.
I didn't say it was better, I said (multiple times) its is not that great even without considering that Android doesn't need major updates for simples things like Apple likes to do. I expect more from Apple.
Ah yes, they must be doing this for the environment.
I held out as long as i could but had to jump to the 14 pro from the X. it was becoming pretty unbearable to use as a daily driver. Definitely couldn’t keep up well with the latest OS and apps.
The lack of 5G was also an issue, internet coverage was getting worse with only LTE.
My MacBook from 2013 still receives security updates and works amazingly. What are you on about?
Ten year old devices are getting security updates, my mother has an IPAD Mini that is on IOS 12 and still gets updates
Good thing I just picked up an M1 IPP 12.9 to replace my 1st gen IPP 12.9 during the Best Buy sale last week. Never noticed the speed of the 1st Gen IPP until I tried playing Marvel Snap on it.
The thing has lasted 7 years, and will be around for a lot more (now it's with the kids). It'll still be a great for watching videos/movies/etc for a long time. Been used every day since I got it.
The thing has lasted 7 years, and will be around for a lot more (now it's with the kids). It'll still be a great for watching videos/movies/etc for a long time. Been used every day since I got it.
Strange take on your part. The person you responded to said absolutely nothing about Apple being benevolent or doing no wrong ever. His point, which I agree with, is that every single thing they do is carefully considered by the best analysts around as a way to turn profit while keeping the brand intact. They do not just randomly decide to try things to see what happens, and this has turned them into the success they are today.
The other point he was trying to make which I also agree with is that absolutely NONE of the internet randos hanging out here are some special undiscovered management savant that could run things better than Apple runs already. If they were, they would have enough sense to be working toward sitting in that chair instead of hanging out here playing armchair CEO all the time.
This is really disappointing
I have a variety of older relatives all on iPhone 8 Plus devices (for the home buttons and screen size)
Is apple ever going to care about accessibility again?
The older folks in my life need home button simplicity and large screens.
I have a variety of older relatives all on iPhone 8 Plus devices (for the home buttons and screen size)
Is apple ever going to care about accessibility again?
The older folks in my life need home button simplicity and large screens.
nope that was the big 12.9 inch one.
The 9.7 Pro followed in the summer of 2016 and whilst capable in many ways was lacking fast charging which was a particularly ****** thing of Apple to do.
I doubt Apple will drop the 8/8+/X due to Apple dropping 2 generations of iPhones when iOS 16 launched. Maybe next year they could!
“Is Apple ever going to care about accessibility again?” Absurd histrionics. They do more than just about anyone for accessibility.
And unless your relatives had their faces blown off in WW2 they can use a more modern device. My 83 year old mother in law has no trouble handling a buttonless phone or looking at a screen to unlock and she can barely run a microwave.
Given the gap between iOS 11 and iOS 13 and then iOS 13 to iOS 16 for dropping device support, I'm a little skeptical that Apple would move to a model of retiring devices every year and drop devices with iOS 17 since they'd then have to maintain yet another iOS version with regular security updates for legacy devices. It'd make the most sense for all devices supported by iOS 16 to be supported by iOS 17. Then iOS 18 could discontinue support for the iPhone 8, 8 Plus, and X and the iPad (6th gen), iPad (7th gen), iPad Pro 9.7", and iPad Pro 12.9" (1st gen). That'd allow them to eliminate support for all 2 GB devices, all A9(X) devices, and the last 5.5" iPhone and the last 9.7" iPad in one swoop.
What about OG HomePod? We've replaced one in the family but have two more to replace. I may need to get that done a bit quicker if iOS17 doesn't support them.
Whenever devices are cut off from updating to the latest version of iOS, a lot of people seem to jump on this bandwagon of condemning Apple and act like these older devices are going to be bricked, when in fact it just means the devices won't be receiving the latest new features, but they generally will continue to function as they have with security updates for years. Look at the 5S - it is now over 9 years old (released fall 2013) and it received a security update back in January. I have a Pixel 4a that I use as a backup phone, and despite being not quite 3 years old it is about to be dropped from receiving software or security updates by Google. When you factor how long they are supported Apple devices are a better value.