No, an iPhone doesn't literally "expire" like food. However, it can become functionally obsolete.
While your iPhone won't suddenly stop working on a specific date, its usefulness can diminish over time due to factors like:
- Software Updates: Apple eventually stops providing software updates for older iPhone models. This means you'll miss out on new features, security patches, and performance improvements.
- App Compatibility: As apps are updated, they may require newer iOS versions. Older iPhones that can't run the latest iOS might not be able to use certain apps.
- Battery Degradation: iPhone batteries degrade over time, leading to reduced battery life and potentially slower performance.
- Hardware Limitations: Newer apps and features may require more processing power or memory than older iPhones can provide, resulting in sluggish performance.
- Component Failure: Like any electronic device, an iPhone's components can fail over time.
- Lack of Repair Support: Apple and third-party repair shops may eventually stop offering repair services or parts for older models.
So, while your iPhone might still turn on, it could become increasingly difficult to use and eventually become obsolete. It's more accurate to say that iPhones become outdated rather than expired. You can likely continue using an older iPhone for some time, but its functionality will be limited compared to newer models.