TWO iPhone models are set to plummet in price when Apple unveils its sparkly new iOS 17 this autumn – which won’t be compatible on those devices.
Prices are forecast to halve, according to SellCell.
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Apple hasn’t officially confirmed when its iOS 17 and iPhone 15 will finally hit the shelves, but people expect it to fall around mid-September.
Hawkish Apple fans have studied previous iPhone release dates to theorise that the iPhone 15 could launch on 5th, 6th, 12th or 13th of September this year – but stay tuned.
However, once the iPhone 15 and iOS 17 are unveiled in their full forms, the value of older models is expected to plummet.
Two models in particular are forecast to suffer the most: the iPhone 8 (and iPhone 8 Plus) and the iPhone X.
The unfortunate duo of iPhones to be locked out of this latest system overhaul.
SellCell’s figures are based on what happened to the iPhone 6s and iPhone 7 when iOS 16 was released and these devices lost support.
The iPhone 6S and 7 ranges sank in value an average of 42.8 per cent past their remaining value when Apple rolled out the iOS 16 update in September last year.
“Neither the iPhone X or the iPhone 8 will receive the iOS 17 update, which means the phones won’t get security updates either,” experts at SellCell explained.
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“Owners and their data are more at risk of attack by people with malicious intent, like hackers, for example.
“These models will become obsolete once the new iOS version rolls out to the public.”
This could “spell disaster” for iPhone X and 8 owners who may have been planning on selling their devices in the coming months, they added.
“With Apple no longer supporting the devices, demand will drop significantly,” experts continued.
“This means that owners of the iPhone 8 or X will be left with a device that is worth a lot less than it was prior to the iOS 17 announcement, potentially up to 50 per cent of its pre-announcement value.”
While it’s not good news for those looking to flog their device, it’ll be a good time to buy for anyone looking for a cheap smartphone.
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