Apple now considers the original Apple Watch to be a ‘vintage product’

The 38mm and 42mm first-generation Apple Watch models have been added to List of old and obsolete Apple products.

The first version of Apple’s smartwatch was launched more than six years ago in 2015. ‘Series 1’ was followed by ‘Series 2’ in 2016, and since then, the tech giant has released a new version of the wearable device every anus.

Being labeled old means that the portable device is no longer eligible for repair by Apple or authorized service providers. Apple’s vintage list typically includes products that the tech giant stopped selling more than five years ago and less than seven years ago.

While the Series 1 looks a lot like the Series 7, Apple’s entire strategy around the Apple Watch has changed considerably in recent years. The OG Apple Watch was much more focused on being an extension of what the iPhone is capable of, while the newer versions of the wearable are more standalone, feature multiple health-focused sensors, and include a wide variety of features. of physical conditioning.

The Apple Watch Series 7 is expected to launch sometime in October, although interestingly, the device does not have a specific release date yet, supporting rumors that it suffered a manufacturing delay.

Via: MacRumors


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