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Apple recently classified the iPhone X, HomePod, and AirPods as "vintage" products, defining a product that has not been sold for more than five years but less than seven years as vintage. The iPhone X is a revolutionary device that was released in 2017 and introduced features such as canceling the home button, Face ID, and more. HomePod and AirPods are innovative audio products, with HomePod offering superior sound quality and integration with Apple's ecosystem, while AirPods are powered by the W1 chip for easy pairing and longer battery life. These products are now listed as Apple's vintage and obsolete, but Apple stores and authorized service providers will continue to provide repair service for these products for an additional two years.
苹果重新分类 iPhone X、HomePod 和 AirPods
Apple recently classified the iPhone X, first-generation HomePod, and first-generation AirPods as "vintage" items. These products are included in Apple's list of retro and obsolete products today. Apple defines a product that has not been sold for more than five years but less than seven years as a retro product. Despite this classification, the Apple Store and authorized service providers will continue to provide repair services for vintage products for an additional two years, subject to the availability of parts.
iPhone X: A revolutionary device
Released on September 12, 2017, the iPhone X hit the market on November 3, marking a major advancement in the design and functionality of Apple's smartphones. To celebrate the iPhone's 10th anniversary, it brings notable changes such as the elimination of the home button and the introduction of a 5.8-inch Super Retina OLED display with narrower bezels. The device also introduced Face ID, a facial recognition system that replaces Touch ID and utilizes a unique "notch" with a built-in TrueDepth camera system that also supports the Animoji feature. Powered by the A11 Bionic chip, it's the first iPhone to feature a dedicated Neural Engine for machine learning and wireless charging.
HomePod and AirPods: Innovative audio products
Originally revealed at the Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) on June 5, 2017, the original HomePod, introduced on February 9, 2018, was designed to deliver superior audio quality while seamlessly integrating with the Apple ecosystem. Originally priced at $349, the HomePod comes with a custom high-travel subwoofer and a set of seven beamforming tweeters, powered by an Apple A8 chip for real-time acoustic modeling and audio enhancement. With built-in Siri, users can manage music playback, smart home devices, and access services through voice commands. On the other hand, announced on September 7, 2016, the first-generation AirPods, released on December 13 for $159, revolutionized wireless headphones with their W1 chip, enabling easy pairing, longer battery life, and seamless connectivity. With an integrated optical sensor and motion accelerometer that automatically pauses playback when taken out of the ear, AirPods set a new benchmark for wireless headphones with their compact design and portable charging case.