Will iPhone 8 still work in 2021?

Wondering how long will iPhone 8 be supported? Although it's quite old, the iPhone 8 is still receiving updates and will continue to do so until 2022. This applies to the iPhone 8 Plus as well. Apple renders support for devices 5-6 years after they've been released.

Is iPhone 8 still usable?

For one thing, the iPhone 8 and 8 Plus are still getting iOS updates. Both phones are currently running iOS 14, are set to get iOS 15 when it rolls out, and will likely keep getting updates all the way through iOS 17.

What iPhones Will Apple stop supporting in 2021?

According to iPhonesoft, based on knowledge of someone running an internal seed, Apple plans to drop support for the iPhone 6s, iPhone 6s Plus, and the original iPhone SE.

Will iPhone 8 be obsolete soon?

Yes, iPhone 8 is absolutely still worth buying in 2022 if you're looking for an affordable iPhone that can run the latest apps. Up until April 2020, when Apple stopped selling the iPhone 8, it was the newest iPhone that featured a smaller form factor and a home button.

Are iPhone 8s still good in 2021?

That being said, you should still be able to get a couple of years of use out of the iPhone 8 at the time of writing (2021). If you're looking for a budget iPhone that still has some life left in it, the iPhone 8 will still be a good phone for you.

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Will iPhone 8 Get iOS 15?

The iOS 15 will be compatible with iPhone SE (1st generation), iPhone SE (2nd generation), iPhone 6s, iPhone 6s Plus, iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus, iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, iPhone XR, iPhone X, iPhone Xs, iPhone Xs Max, iPhone 11 Pro, iPhone 11 Pro Max, iPhone 11, iPhone 12, iPhone 12 mini, iPhone 12 Pro, iPhone 12 Pro Max, ...

How long will iPhone 8 receive updates?

The iPhone 8 first launched in 2017, alongside the iPhone 8 Plus. The iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus will get iOS 15, although support for these models will likely end in 2023, following the release of the iPhone 15. The iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus could get support until 2024; this would be 7 years' worth of iOS updates.

What is the oldest iPhone that is still supported?

With iOS 15, Apple supports iPhones all the way back to the iPhone 6S, introduced in 2015.

Will iPhone 8 Get iOS 16?

As per the latest rumors (and by making an educated guess, based on Apple's update history), iOS 16 will be available for the following iPhone models: iPhone 7 and 7 Plus. iPhone 8 and 8 Plus. iPhone X.

Will the iPhone 7 still work in 2022?

Does 2022 mean the end for iPhone 7? Most likely yes, by the time 2022 arrives, we will have iPhone 14 on our hands and another new feature update: presumably iOS 16. Apple ideally supports devices for 5 years and some get an additional year of support if they have enough processing power.

Will iPhone 6 still work in 2021?

Apple sold tens of millions of iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus models after their launch in 2015. The iPhone 6 is reportedly “safe until 2023,” but the iPhone 6 Plus isn't so lucky. This popular iPhone model won't stop working overnight — but that's not the real danger. There are two key problems you'll face as an owner.

Is iPhone worth buying in 2021?

iPhone 11 delivers superior performance, high-end video recording quality, superb battery life, and software coverage for 5-6 years straight. These are just a handful of traits why you still should choose the iPhone 11 in 2021.

Which iPhones are still supported?

As for iOS 15, which arrived in September 2021, all iPhones from iPhone 6s onwards will be supported, just as with iOS 14. 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.

Will the iPhone 8 still work in 2022?

The iPhone 8 (and iPhone 8 plus) was launched in 2017 and you can expect Apple support for it up until 2022. Usually, Apple's support for older iPhone models end 5 years after they've been released, but sometimes an additional year of coverage is added. The latest iPhone, the 13, will be supported up until 2026-2027.

Is there a iPhone 9?

There has never been an iPhone 9. Apple never released a product called the iPhone 9 after its iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus.

Can iPhone 8 take pictures underwater?

The IP in "IP67" stands for Ingress Protection, and the 6 is the dust-proof rating, whereas the 7 is the waterproof rating of the phones, and signifies that the iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus and iPhone X are protected for up to 30 minutes in a depth of up to 1 meter (39.4 inches).

When should I replace my iPhone 8?

How Long Does an iPhone Last? If you look after your iPhone, you can expect it to last for quite a while. As a rule of thumb, you can expect your phone to last anywhere between four and seven years. iPhone models almost always receive iOS updates long after their launch date.

How long does an iPhone 8 battery last?

It's a bit disappointing to hear that there'll be no actionable difference between the 7, 7 Plus, and the 8 when it comes to talk, internet, audio, and video time. Apple says that both phones get up to 14 hours of talk time, 12 hours of internet, 13 hours of video playback, and 40 hours of audio playback.

What iOS will the iPhone 8 go to?

There are some users who also preferred to keep the iOS 13 OS over the iOS 14 update so there are iPhone 8s out there that are running on the older version. Officially though, iPhone 8 currently runs on iOS 14.

Are there any problems with iPhone 8?

Many iPhone 8 users are running into issues with the two devices and we expect complaints to grow as we push into 2020. Many of the current iPhone 8 problems are extremely common. We're seeing complaints about sound issues, wonky battery life, problems with Bluetooth, 3D Touch issues, random reboots, and more.

Is the iPhone XR or iPhone 8 better?

By many aspects, the XR beats the 8: it has a larger display with a higher resolution, a higher pixel density, and is edge-to-edge. But not so fast, the iPhone 8 beats the XR in one display aspect: the XR lacks 3D Touch, which the iPhone 8 has. If you were never a fan of 3D Touch, that won't matter much.

What can I sell my iPhone 8 for?

The iPhone 8 is worth between $60 and $215, depending on whether you trade in the Plus model, the storage size, its condition, and whether or not you will take store credit.