Apple's Vintage Devices: A Look Back at the iPhone X, First-Generation AirPods, and Original HomePod

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Apple reclassified iPhone X, first-generation AirPods, and original HomePod as 'vintage'.
Apple Stores continue to offer repairs for vintage products up to two more years.
First-generation AirPods released on December 13, 2016 as first truly wireless earbuds with custom W1 chip for seamless integration.
HomePod released on February 9, 2018 featuring high-quality audio integration with Apple Music and AirPlay.
iPhone X released on November 3, 2017 with edge-to-edge display, Face ID authentication system, A11 Bionic chip and wireless charging support.
Apple's Vintage Devices: A Look Back at the iPhone X, First-Generation AirPods, and Original HomePod

Apple, the tech giant known for its innovative products, has recently reclassified several of its devices as 'vintage'. According to Apple's definition, a product becomes vintage when it has not been in distribution for more than five and less than seven years. The devices that have been given this designation include the iPhone X, first-generation AirPods, and the original HomePod.

The iPhone X was released on November 3, 2017. It marked a significant milestone for Apple as it introduced several groundbreaking features such as an edge-to-edge display, Face ID authentication system, A11 Bionic chip with Neural Engine for machine learning capabilities, wireless charging support and a premium design. The iPhone X was priced at $349.

The first-generation AirPods were officially released on December 13, 2016. They were the first truly wireless earbuds to be a big hit due to their seamless integration with Apple's ecosystem facilitated by the custom W1 chip for effortless pairing, long battery life and efficient wireless connectivity.

The HomePod was released on February 9, 2018. It featured high-quality audio integration with Apple's ecosystem including Apple Music and AirPlay. The HomePod was powered by the Apple A8 chip enabling real-time acoustic modeling, audio beamforming and multi-channel echo cancellation.

Apple Stores and Authorized Service Providers continue to offer repairs for vintage products up to two more years subject to parts availability.

Despite being considered vintage, these devices remain significant milestones in Apple's history. The iPhone X introduced several new features that have since become standard in smartphones. The first-generation AirPods paved the way for truly wireless earbuds and the HomePod showcased Apple's commitment to high-quality audio.


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Apple says these three products are now 'vintage'

9to5Mac Chance Miller Monday, 01 July 2024 19:55
  • Unique Points
    • Apple classified the iPhone X, first-generation AirPods, and original HomePod as vintage products.
    • iPhone X was the first iPhone to feature an OLED screen and start at $999.
    • HomePod was announced at WWDC 2017 but wasn’t released until February 2018, before being discontinued in March 2021 and revived with a new model in January 2023.
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Apple Reclassifies iPhone X, HomePod, and Original AirPods as 'Vintage'

Nanoleaf Skylight Smarter Kit Hartley Charlton Monday, 01 July 2024 00:00
  • Unique Points
    • Apple reclassified the iPhone X, first-generation HomePod, and first-generation AirPods as ‘vintage’ products.
    • iPhone X was released on November 3, 2017 and introduced significant changes such as edge-to-edge display, Face ID authentication system, A11 Bionic chip with Neural Engine for machine learning capabilities, wireless charging support and premium design.
    • HomePod was released on February 9, 2018 and featured high-quality audio integration with Apple ecosystem including Apple Music and AirPlay. It was powered by the Apple A8 chip enabling real-time acoustic modeling, audio beamforming and multi-channel echo cancellation.
    • AirPods were officially released on December 13, 2016. They were groundbreaking due to their seamless integration with Apple’s ecosystem facilitated by custom W1 chip for effortless pairing, long battery life and efficient wireless connectivity.
    • Products are considered vintage when Apple stopped distributing them for sale more than five and less than seven years ago.
    • Apple Stores and Authorized Service Providers continue to offer repairs for vintage products up to two more years subject to parts availability.
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Apple already considers the first HomePod “vintage”

The Verge Jay Peters Monday, 01 July 2024 17:40
  • Unique Points
    • Apple considers the first-generation HomePod, first-generation AirPods, and iPhone X 'vintage'
    • You can still get service for vintage products from Apple and authorized repair shops
    • The iPhone X was released in 2017 and was Apple’s first phone with Face ID
    • The first-generation AirPods were arguably the first true wireless earbuds to be a big hit, released in 2016
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    The author is making a statement about Apple's labeling of certain products as 'vintage'. This statement is not a fallacy in itself. However, the author makes an appeal to emotion when they express sympathy for those who own vintage HomePods and suggest that they should consider getting repairs sooner rather than later. This appeal to emotion does not affect the objective truth of the article but can be seen as manipulative.
    • Apple seems to be moving the original HomePod on a faster track, given that it only discontinued the product three years ago.
    • We should also pour one out for the first-gen AirPods and the iPhone X.
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Apple adds HomePod, AirPods to the 'vintage products' list

AppleInsider News Site Malcolm Owen Monday, 01 July 2024 23:59
  • Unique Points
    • Apple has designated the first-generation HomePod as a 'vintage' item.
    • The first-generation AirPods have also been labeled as 'vintage' by Apple.
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    • The first-generation AirPods have also been labeled as ‘vintage’ by Apple.
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