How many years will iPhone 8 be supported?

How many years will iPhone 8 be supported?

The company only renders support to older iPhone models for at least five years, and sometimes an additional year. So, since the iPhone 8 was launched in 2017, it's possible that support may end in 20.

Is the iPhone 8 still a good iPhone?

The iPhone 8 and 8 Plus are both still solid phones worth buying in 2021. Purchasing an iPhone will allow you to spend less money. Or, alternatively, you could likely purchase an iPhone 8 and Apple Watch Series 3 and still come out spending less money.

Is iPhone 8 not being sold anymore?

But the launch of new devices means that Apple has officially stopped selling some older iPhones, bringing its total to four discontinued models in 2020. ... Earlier this year, Apple stopped offering the iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus, two devices that launched alongside the iPhone X in 2017.

How much longer will iPhone 11 be supported?

Version	Released	Supported
iPhone 11	1 year and 11 months ago ()	Yes
iPhone XR	2 years and 10 months ago ()	Yes
iPhone XS / XS Max	2 years and 11 months ago ()	Yes
iPhone 8 / 8 Plus	3 years and 11 months ago ()	Yes

What is bad about the iPhone 8?

The latest version of iOS 14 is causing problems for some iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus users. We're hearing about Wi-Fi issues, Bluetooth connectivity issues, problems with first and third party apps, Touch ID and 3D Touch problems, restore problems, abnormal battery drain, and iCloud issues.

Why is the iPhone 8 discontinued?

Apple has typically kept older iPhones around even when newer models have been announced. This is because while Apple doesn't necessarily make “budget” phones, the older models are sold for less, making it an option for those who don't have the money or see the need to purchase a high-end iPhone.

Why is iPhone 8 discontinued?

Of course, there's a good reason for this: Apple announced a new budget-friendly iPhone SE on Wednesday, which effectively makes the iPhone 8 obsolete. The new SE comes in the exact same size as the base iPhone 8, but packs in the newer A13 Bionic processor you'd also find in the iPhone 11.

Will iPhone 11 become obsolete?

Apple's iPhone 11 is a killer phone. It was the best-selling iPhone in 2019 and because it will still be available to buy in 2020 and beyond, it will likely retain this status until well into 2021.

How long can an iPhone Last?

Apple estimates an average lifespan of three years for their iPhones, but many people see a decline in performance around the two-year mark.

Is the iPhone 8 worth it?

• While your older iPhone won’t be unusable, you won’t get the snappy iOS performance you’re used to. If you’ve got an on-contract upgrade available, the iPhone 8 is worth the price. If you want to buy it outright, you face a tougher choice, but it’s still worth considering.

What is the cheapest iPhone 8?

• The 64GB iPhone 8, the cheapest of the newly launched phones, costs £699 when bought directly from Apple or from a third-party electronics store such as Currys or John Lewis. Combined with a low-cost contract or pay-as-you-go sim, such as the £5 plan offered by O2’s corporate sibling Giffgaff ,...

Is the iPhone 8 still good?

• Unsurprisingly, both the iPhone 8 and 8 Plus are very good phones. Most of Apple's improvements over the iPhone 7 and 7 Plus are minor, but if you have an older model, either of the 8s will feel like a solid upgrade. David Pogue, writing for Yahoo Finance, said the iPhone 8 was "nice, but nothing to buzz about."

Should you wait for the iPhone 8?

• Because you are reasonable. If you are one of those smart buyers who upgrade their device once every three years, it makes sense to wait for the iPhone 8, rather than going for the iPhone 5 or iPhone 6, whose software support will someday come to an end. The 8 will likely get four years of support, i.e. four years of bug fixes, new operating systems and security patches.