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Apple Declares Final iPod Nano and Shuffle Models Obsolete

The iconic music players join the iPhone 6 on Apple's obsolete list, ending an era of portable music innovation.

  • Apple has officially added the last iPod nano and iPod shuffle models to its obsolete products list, marking the end of service for these devices.
  • The iPod nano and shuffle, last updated with new colors in 2015, were discontinued in 2017 and now cannot be repaired by Apple or authorized service providers.
  • The iPhone 6 has also been classified as obsolete, following the iPhone 6 Plus, which was declared obsolete earlier this year.
  • Apple categorizes products as 'vintage' five years after their last sale and 'obsolete' after seven years, impacting their repair eligibility.
  • The 2017 12-inch MacBook and sixth-generation iPad have been added to Apple's vintage list, meaning repairs are possible only if parts are available.
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