Apple today added another product to its obsolete list. Launched back in 2013, 16GB ipod touch The fifth generation is now officially obsolete worldwide. This means, the company will no longer offer service for the device nor will they provide replacement parts to third party repair firms.
The fifth generation 16GB iPod Touch was an important device from the company. Apple announced this device to reduce the cost for the buyers. The company dropped half the storage and back iSight The camera from the then-fifth-generation iPod touch that brought the price down to $229, compared to the 32GB version’s $299.
The Apple iPad Touch 16GB model had a 4-inch Retina display and was powered by the dual-core Apple A5 chipset. included in the packaging apple earpods Too.
At the time, the 16GB model was only available in the Silver color option and did not come with a wrist strap.
Apple then officially discontinued the entire fifth-generation iPod touch lineup with the sixth generation, which brought improved performance, features, and, yes, the rear iSight camera back to the iPod touch. Apple then replaced the sixth generation iPod touch with the seventh in 2019.
So, if you have a sixth generation 16GB iPod Touch, it’s time to upgrade.
How Apple considers a product obsolete
After Apple discontinues a product, it gradually becomes vintage and then becomes obsolete. Basically, Apple calls a product vintage if it has stopped selling it for at least five years, but less than seven years. And, if a product has been discontinued by Apple for more than seven years, it is considered obsolete. After this, it will no longer get any support or service from Apple.
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