This ‘legendary’ Apple iPhone is obsolete now — Know what it means for you

Apple has announced that the iPhone 5s is now officially obsolete, meaning it will no longer be eligible for hardware repairs. Launched in 2013, the iPhone 5s received its last OS upgrade in 2018 with iOS 12. Its standout feature was the Touch ID fingerprint sensor built into the Home button. It also introduced Apple’s first 64-bit architecture with the A7 chipset.

Simultaneously, Apple has added the sixth-generation iPod Touch, released in 2015, to its vintage category. Devices classified as vintage are eligible for repairs for an additional two years, subject to parts availability. With these updates, owners of the iPhone 5s and sixth-generation iPod Touch should consider upgrading to more current devices with active support for both hardware and software.