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Hans India
14-07-2025
- Hans India
Apple Lists iPhone 8, 2013 Mac Pro as Vintage Ahead of iPhone 17 Launch
Apple is gearing up for the next big leap in its product line with the anticipated iPhone 17, but as new technology looms on the horizon, the company is quietly phasing out support for some older favorites. Just two months ahead of the iPhone 17 launch event, Apple has added a group of its older products to the "vintage" list, including the beloved iPhone 8 (128GB variant) and the bold 2013 Mac Pro. Among the seven devices added, the 2013 Mac Pro stands out—famous for its unique cylindrical design. Praised initially for its compact and thermally efficient build, the model drew criticism over time due to limited upgradability. Apple eventually moved to a more conventional tower-style Mac Pro in 2019. With more than five years since its discontinuation, the 2013 Mac Pro now officially enters Apple's vintage category. Devices are classified as vintage when they haven't been sold for more than five years. While still usable, they are no longer guaranteed hardware support or access to replacement parts through Apple. Another notable entry is the iPhone 8 (128GB), launched in 2017. It was one of the final iPhones to feature a physical home button—a design element that many users still prefer today. Its addition to the vintage list signals the gradual wind-down of Apple's official support, making it less ideal for users expecting continued software updates or repair access. The full list also includes: 2019 13-inch MacBook Air 2019 iMac 2018 11-inch iPad Pro 2018 12.9-inch iPad Pro (3rd generation) All of these devices, while still functioning well for everyday tasks, may soon face limitations in repair services and future iOS/macOS compatibility. Apple routinely updates its classifications for vintage and obsolete devices. Products older than seven years fall into the obsolete category and no longer receive any hardware service, even if spare parts are available. As Apple prepares to roll out the iPhone 17 series, the shift marks a clear transition point—pushing older generations into retirement while making room for what's next. For users still holding on to the iPhone 8 or the 2013 Mac Pro, now might be a good time to start thinking about an upgrade.
India Today
14-07-2025
- India Today
Apple puts 6 devices under vintage list including iPhone 8 and 2013 Mac Pro, ahead of iPhone 17 launch
Apple has added seven of its older products to the vintage list, just ahead of the upcoming iPhone 17 series launch. The list includes the iPhone 8 (128GB variant) and the 2013 Mac Pro, along with a few iPads and Macs from 2018 and 2019. Here is everything you need to 2013 Mac Pro, often remembered for its bold cylindrical shape, is one of the most talked-about entries this time. While it was initially praised for its compact build and strong thermal design, its closed layout made upgrades difficult. Apple later replaced it with a more traditional tower-style Mac Pro in 2019. Now, with more than five years since it was discontinued, Apple has officially placed the 2013 model on its vintage on Apple's vintage list are those that stopped selling over five years ago. While these products may still be used, Apple does not guarantee hardware support or availability of spare parts for them. The iPhone 8 (128GB version), launched in 2017, has also been listed as vintage. It was one of the last iPhones to come with a physical home button, and many users still rely on it today for its familiar design and stable performance. However, its inclusion on the list means Apple is slowly phasing it out of its support devices added to the list include the 2019 13-inch MacBook Air, 2019 iMac, 2018 11-inch iPad Pro, and the third-generation 12.9-inch iPad Pro from the same year. All of these devices while still capable in many use cases, may soon face limitations in terms of repairs and software regularly updates its vintage and obsolete product lists as part of its support policy. Obsolete products, in comparison, are those discontinued for more than seven years and no longer receive any official hardware the iPhone 17 expected to arrive in the coming months, Apple is clearly drawing a line between its newer generation of devices and those it is now ready to retire. For long-time users of the iPhone 8 or the 2013 Mac Pro, it might be time to consider an upgrade.- Ends
Scottish Sun
13-07-2025
- Scottish Sun
Five Apple gadgets declared ‘obsolete' including popular iPad model now on ‘kill list' & there's a costly consequence
Find out if one of these devices is yours SOUR APPLE Five Apple gadgets declared 'obsolete' including popular iPad model now on 'kill list' & there's a costly consequence Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) APPLE has declared several more of its gadgets "vintage" and "obsolete", including a popular iPad model, macs and accessories. The updated status of these electronics could make them more costly for people to keep using. 1 This is because they may be more difficult to repair at Apple stores Credit: Getty Apple considers a product "vintage" five years after it was last distributed for sale, which then becomes "obsolete" two years later. One addition that finally made it to the vintage list is the 2013 "Trash Can" Mac Pro, 12 years after being sold. This was because the computer was on the market for so long, that it did not discontinue selling until December 2019. Apple was unable to introduce a new Mac Pro to replace the cyclindrical version due to design limitations, the company admitted in 2017. It was much smaller than the previous generation of Mac Pro, and there was not space to upgrade internal components like GPUs. Apple's hardware chief at the time, Craig Federighi, admitted: "I think we designed ourselves into a bit of a thermal corner." Along with the 2013 Mac Pro, several other Apple devices were added to the vintage products list. These include: 2019 13-inch MacBook Air 2019 iMac 2018 11-inch iPad Pro 2018 third-generation 12.9-inch iPad Pro iPhone 8 128GB The 128GB version of the iPhone 8 was sold for longer than its 64GB and 256GB counterparts, however has now joined them on the vintage list. Apples's big announcements from WWDC with a flurry new features for the gadgets you already own A number of devices were also transitioned from Apple's vintage list to "obsolete". These include: Second-generation AirPort Express 2TB and 3TB AirPort Time Capsules 802.11ac AirPort Extreme Apple retail stores and Apple Authorised Service Providers (AASPs) still offer repairs for vintage products if the required parts are availablle. If these parts are not available, repairs are unlikely to be possible. Products that are obsolete are not repaired by Apple stores or AASPs. Apple also no longer provided parts for them. However, some Mac laptops may be eligible for a battery-only repair for a period of up to 10 years from when the product was last distributed for sale. This is subject to the availability of parts.
Tom's Guide
09-07-2025
- Business
- Tom's Guide
This power bank charged my partner's phone three times and saved her on vacation — and it's currently 27% off for Prime Day
If you're out and about or you're traveling, a portable power bank is a must-have, and there's no better time to buy one than during this year's Amazon Prime Day sales. Sure, there are some discounts on power banks from Belkin and Anker, but I've found a deal on a brand you (probably) haven't heard of. I'm talking about the INIU B41, which is currently available for just $15 at Amazon, down from its retail price of $21. For such an invaluable piece of tech, this is an absolute steal — and my partner has been using it on her vacation for the past 10 days, and she says it has saved her on multiple occasions already. The market's thinnest 10,000mAh power bank, the INIU B41, can charge an iPhone 8 3.6 times and AirPods Pro 13.2 times. Unlike most other power banks, it features a USB-C port on both the input and output. 3A fast charging also fuels most smartphones up to 78% within an hour! INIU says the B41 is the world's slimmest power bank, and it sure is thin, measuring just 5.2 x 2.7 x 0.5 inches, so it's highly pocketable and won't take up space in your backpack. But its prowess lies in its ability to charge devices over and over and over again. My partner managed to charge her Google Pixel 9 three times and her Bose QuietComfort buds once before the power bank died. Yep, that powerful. 10,000mAh of power and 3A fast charging also means that this power bank can provide lots of juice when you're in a hurry. INIU says that the B41 can fuel most smartphones up to 78% within an hour, perfect for when you have multiple devices to charge and are short on time. Now is the perfect time to save big on the INIU B41, which is 27% off at Amazon. I wouldn't pass on this deal if I were you! Don't forget to tune into our Amazon Prime Day live blog as we bring you the latest and greatest tech deals, and be sure to check out all the freebies you can secure.
CNET
25-06-2025
- CNET
You Can Open Any App By Tapping the Back of Your iPhone: Here's How
The newest iPhones made headlines for the addition of the Camera Control button. But there's already a way to open the camera app without unlocking your device or touching the screen -- and it works even if you're using an iPhone that's several years old. In fact, if you have a Shortcut for it, you can open any app just by tapping the back of your iPhone. All you need to do is set up the secret "button". You can use this feature to not only launch apps, but also turn on your flashlight or activate Shazam to identify a song before it ends. You can summon your iPhone's Control Center or Notification Center without having to swipe down from the top of your screen. With a little bit of imagination, you can use this feature to perform almost any of your phone's functions. The feature is called Back Tap, and like the Action Button on newer iPhones, it gives you one more way to interact with your device without touching the screen. You can activate it by tapping anywhere on the back of your phone, including on the camera module. The best part is that it works even if you have a fairly thick case on your iPhone. Back Tap is available on iPhones as old as iPhone 8, as long as they're running iOS 14 or later. We'll show you how to enable it and how to use it with your Shortcuts app for nearly endless possibilities. Read more: All the Ways the iPhone 16's Camera Control Button Will Change Your iPhone Photography What is the iPhone Back Tap feature? Back Tap is an iPhone feature introduced in iOS 14. It lets you perform shortcuts on your iPhone by double or triple tapping on the back of the device. You can customize Back Tap on your iPhone to easily perform common actions like pulling up the Control Center or Notification Center, especially useful if you have a larger phone and can't swipe down from the top of the screen without some complex finger gymnastics. You can even have two separate functions enabled at the same time: Back Tap can distinguish between a Double Tap and a Triple Tap. Depending on the number of times you touch the back of your iPhone, you can set Double Tap to open your Notification Center and Triple Tap to take a screenshot. Or, you can make Double Tap open the Control Center and Triple Tap launch the Magnifier app. Experiment with Back Tap to find the right combinations of taps and functions that best fit your needs. And you aren't just limited to the Back Tap options that are available by default. Thanks to the Shortcuts app, you can set up Back Tap to perform specific functions or launch any app. For example, you can create a simple shortcut that opens Shazam or starts a voice recording, then activate it with a quick Double Tap or Triple Tap. You can also use Back Tap to trigger a more elaborate shortcut, such as automatically sending photos and videos to specific photo albums. How do I set up Back Tap on my iPhone? To enable Back Tap, go to your Settings app. Then go to Accessibility → Touch → Back Tap. There, you'll find a list of options for configuring Double Tap and Triple Tap. Here is the full list of functions that you can map to a Double Tap or Triple Tap: None Accessibility Shortcut System App Switcher Camera Control Center Flashlight Home Lock Rotation Lock Screen Mute Notification Center Reachability Screenshot Shake Spotlight Volume Down Volume Up Accessibility AssistiveTouch Background Sounds Classic Invert Color Filters Control Nearby Devices Dim Flashing Lights Live Captions Live Speech Magnifier Smart Invert Speak Screen VoiceOver Zoom Zoom Controller Scroll Gestures Scroll Down Scroll Up At the bottom of the menu, you'll also see a list of Shortcuts. These options will vary depending on what's available in your Shortcuts app. The one potential downside to Back Tap is that you don't get any tactile feedback when you use it, so you might accidentally trigger it at the wrong time and not realize it until later. For instance, you might double tap without meaning to and set off your flashlight by accident. In that case, you might want to remap your Double Tap to a less conspicuous function. Or, you can leave Double Tap off and only use Triple Tap, which you probably won't trigger as often. How do I use Back Tap to take a quick photo? One way to set up Back Tap is to map Double Tap to the Camera and Triple Tap to Volume Up or Volume Down. Because you can press either of the volume buttons to instantly take a picture, you can get the same effect if your volume buttons are mapped to Back Tap. With this combination, you can capture a photo with five quick taps on the back of your iPhone (though you'll have to pause briefly between performing the Double Tap and Triple Tap, so that your phone can distinguish between the two actions). This Back Tap combination even works if your phone is locked. Again, spend some time trying out different combinations of taps and features to find which ones are most useful for you.
