Apple Says Final iPod Nano and iPod Shuffle Models Are Now Obsolete

Tuesday October 8, 2024 7:41 am PDT by Joe Rossignol

Apple today added the final iPod nano and iPod shuffle models to its obsolete products list worldwide, marking the end of an era.

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Apple introduced new color options for the seventh-generation iPod nano and fourth-generation iPod shuffle in 2015, and those models are now obsolete in particular. Apple went on to discontinue the iPod nano and iPod shuffle entirely in 2017.

Apple considers a device to be "obsolete" once seven years have passed since the company stopped distributing it for sale. Once a device is obsolete, it is no longer eligible for repair at an Apple Store or Apple Authorized Service Provider, with the only exception being MacBook battery replacements for up to a 10-year period.

Apple also added the iPhone 6 to its obsolete products list today. Apple had already classified the larger iPhone 6 Plus as obsolete in April, but the smaller iPhone 6 had remained available through resellers in select countries for longer, so it only became obsolete now.

Last, Apple added the 2017 model of the 12-inch MacBook and the sixth-generation iPad to its vintage products list today. Apple considers a device to be "vintage" once five years have passed since the company stopped distributing it for sale. Apple might offer to repair a vintage product, but only if parts remain available.

Tag: Vintage and Obsolete Apple Products

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Top Rated Comments

HobeSoundDarryl

19 months ago

What a fantastic product that no, I don't think has been fully replaced by iDevices. I wish they would make one "anniversary edition" using latest & greatest tech. I still lean on an old HDD-based classic as a huge music jukebox for my car. Yes, I could sling music via airplay/bluetooth from an iDevice too, but I just put the old iPod to work for that one task and it works fine.

Imagine an m.2-accommodating iPod Anniversary offering. I'd buy. Would you?

Score: 18 Votes (Like | Disagree)

tonywalker23

19 months ago

Obsolete doesn't mean gone and forgotten.

Score: 15 Votes (Like | Disagree)

Mrkevinfinnerty

19 months ago

You know what isn't obsolete? Your monthly Apple Music plan

Score: 11 Votes (Like | Disagree)

karranz

19 months ago

I still remember the day Steve said "It's so small, you can easily carry it in your pocket" it was truly magical when he took out of his pocket the iPod nano, I just couldn't believe it, Steve was beyond everything we see nowadays, miss you Steve.

Score: 9 Votes (Like | Disagree)

SuburbanPauper

19 months ago

Still rocking an iPod classic for my in-car audio system and for when I want to disconnect from an always-connected device (custom 7th gen, 128GB SSD, 3000mAh battery). Thanks to the community, iPods have never been a better deal.