Apple has placed its fifth-generation 16 GB iPod touch from 2013 on the list of products that are officially obsolete worldwide, meaning the company no longer offers service.
The launch of the 16GB iPod touch in May 2013 was an important step for Apple, as the company wanted to lower the overall price of entry for users into the iOS world. It was a variation of the then-current fifth-generation iPod touch and did not include the rear iSight camera. The elimination of the camera helped Apple lower the price of the 16GB iPod touch to $229. The 16GB model featured a 4-inch Retina display, ran on the Dual Core A5 processor, and shipped with Apple EarPods. The device was only available in black or white at launch and did not offer the option for a wrist strap. The entire fifth-generation iPod touch line was discontinued in July 2015.
iPod touch obsolete: What does this mean for users?
It was then replaced by the sixth generation iPod touch, which again included a camera. The last update took place in 2019, when Apple presented the seventh generation iPod touch. But what means What now? This means that users can no longer get repairs from Apple or authorized service providers. In the event of a problem, they have to resort to independent service providers. Apart from a few exceptions, Apple's rule of thumb is to produce spare parts for devices for five years - but this period only starts when production of the respective device is discontinued. Only then is the customer forced to look for spare parts elsewhere. (Photo by tiraspr / Bigstockphoto)
