Nearly nine years after its debut radically redefined modern smartphone architecture, Apple has officially added the landmark iPhone X to its public-facing obsolete products list.
Under Apple's hardware policy, devices are categorized as obsolete seven years after the company ceases official distribution.
The designation means Apple Stores and Authorized Service Providers will no longer offer hardware repairs or replacement parts for the model, marking the end of its active service era.
Originally launched in November 2017 to celebrate a decade of the iPhone, the $999 device served as the foundational design template for nearly a decade of smartphones.
It introduced Apple’s first mobile OLED display, eliminated the physical Touch ID home button in favor of gesture navigation, popularized the notch display cutout, and brought Face ID biometric authentication into the mainstream.
Despite its premium price tag, the device drove massive financial gains for Apple, shipping an estimated 63 million units within its first ten months.
As the device that retired the classic iPhone form factor transitions into history, Apple is reportedly preparing another fundamental design shift ahead of the iPhone’s 20th anniversary in 2027.
According to industry reports, Apple is developing a glass-centric redesign for its upcoming Pro models (internally designated V73 and V74).
The proposed design features curved glass on both front and back that wraps smoothly around the edges of the device, bounded by a central metal frame to create a borderless, screen-first aesthetic.
"The iPhone X established the idea that a radically redesigned, premium iPhone could command a higher price while simultaneously setting the design direction for years to come."
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