Did iPhone 8 Fail?

iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus owners are dealing with numerous problems including Bluetooth issues, sound problems, and more. Many iPhone 8 users are reporting issues with Apple's hardware and the iOS 15 and iOS 16 software that powers the two devices.

Was iPhone 8 successful?

The iPhone 8 became the best-selling smartphone of May 2018, beating Samsung's Galaxy S9+ and iPhone X. Apple iPhone 8 was the best-selling smartphone in the world in the month of May 2018, according to Counterpoint Research, followed by the Galaxy S9+ and iPhone X.

Is the iPhone 8 end of life?

They are the 11th generation of the iPhone. The iPhone 8 was released on September 22, 2017, succeeding the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus respectively and preceding the iPhone XR. The iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus were discontinued by Apple on April 15, 2020 with the release of the second-generation iPhone SE.

Will my iPhone 8 work in 2022?

An iPhone 8 does not have the hardware to use the 5G band. However it will still be able to use 4G/LTE so your phone will still work for years to come.

When should I replace my iPhone 8?

As the battery gets older it may start to require charging more frequently, hold charge less well, or even start to shut down your phone unexpectedly. Once your iPhone's battery passes the 500 complete charges point it's probably time for it to be replaced.

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Which iPhone is no longer supported?

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This means any phones introduced in 2016 or earlier, including the iPhone 6S, iPhone SE and iPhone 7, won't be getting Apple software updates anymore. It's not an unexpected move, given that the company regularly retires software support on older devices.

What is the oldest iPhone still supported?

Apple supports the last three versions of its operating systems for bug and security updates, so if your iPhone runs iOS 13 you should be ok. So that means Apple supports the iPhone 6s or newer when it comes to software updates.

What is the cheapest iPhone to buy?

iPhone SE. The iPhone SE is the absolutely cheapest iPhone you can buy new at $429. Despite rocking an old design that's been around since the iPhone 6, this handset features Apple's latest A15 Bionic chip.

What iPhones will stop working in 2022?

The iPhone 6S was introduced in 2015, making it obsolete between 2020 and 2022. The iPhone 7 was introduced in 2016, making it obsolete between 2021 and 2023. The iPhone 8 was introduced in 2017, making it obsolete between 2022 and 2024.

What iPhones are being retired?

Will iPhone 8 get iOS 17?

iOS 17 Eligible Devices

The new iPhones will arrive in September 2023 and will run on iOS 17 out-of-the-box. Generally, Apple provides iOS updates to devices that are not older than 5 years. The iPhone 8 & iPhone 8 Plus have recently received the iOS 16 update.

What iPhones will stop working in 2023?

Apple iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 series models will get updated till iOS 16 (will be released in September of 2022). And after that iOS 17 will come in 2023, so Apple will drop both iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus users for iOS 17.

Which old iPhone is worth buying in 2022?

If saving a bit of money is your goal — but you also don't want the really outdated iPhone SE — then the iPhone 12 is a good choice. Even at two years old, the iPhone 12 still holds up very well today, with its Apple A14 Bionic still holding up very well in late 2022.

How long before iPhone is obsolete?

About obsolete products

Products are considered obsolete when Apple stopped distributing them for sale more than 7 years ago.

Should I upgrade from iPhone 8?

The bottom line: The iPhone 13 is a huge jump from the iPhone 8. Everything about this phone will feel fast and new: the much larger and bolder screen, Face ID, the speedier processor, its longer battery life and of course the substantially upgraded cameras.

What's the highest iOS for iPhone 8?

iPhone 8 and 8 Plus: iOS 14. iPhone 7 and 7 Plus: iOS 14. iPhone SE: iOS 14.

Is it worth upgrading iPhone 8 to iOS 16?

iOS 16: Why you should wait

No iOS release is bug-free, and it's always possible that you're going to run into problems you didn't have before. That said, between the new features and security updates present in iOS 16.1 and beyond, we really think most users will be much better off if they grabbed the latest version.

How much does a new battery cost for an iPhone 8?

As of Tuesday, Apple charges $49 to replace batteries for the iPhone 8 and older models, going back to the iPhone 5. On models starting with the iPhone X through to the iPhone 13, Apple charges $69 to swap batteries. The price increase does not affect iPhone 14 models.

Why is my iPhone 8 so slow?

Why Is My iPhone 8 So Slow? Most of the time when your iPhone 8 is slow, there are software issues bogging it down. Software crashes, app issues, and limited storage space could all be slowing down your iPhone 8.

Will iPhone 8 work with 5G?

The Apple iPhone 8 has now been configured for use of 5G networks.

Is iPhone 8 too old for iOS 15?

iPhone 8 supports iOS 15. The earliest iPhone capable of supporting iOS 15 is the 6S, a couple of years older than the 8 so you have some time to go yet. Regardless of that, even after it can't support a 'current' iOS it remains a very capable phone.

What device will replace iPhones?

Apple Could Replace the iPhone With Augmented-Reality Devices, Analyst Says. Apple will launch an augmented-reality headset in the fourth quarter of 2022, and could sell more than a billion of the new devices over the next 10 years, one analyst asserted in a research note Friday.

Will iPhones be around in 10 years?

Top analyst and long-time industry insider Ming-Chi Kuo says Apple expects to replace the iPhone in just 10 years – by 2032. In its place would be an AR device – that's augmented reality. AR is when computer-generated images are overlaid on the world around you.