Apple recently expanded its list of obsolete devices and incorporated one of the most beloved and accessible models it launched in the last decade: the first generation iPhone SE.
With this update, the company confirms that The device will no longer receive official technical support or repairsexcept in those cases where there is a current extended warranty.
The announcement marks the closing of a cycle for a model that became the economical alternative in the Cupertino catalog.
The original iPhone SE didn’t make it into this category alone. According to Hipertextual review, they were also included the second-generation 12.9-inch iPad Pro and the Nike and Hermès editions of the Apple Watch Series 4.
The first iPhone SE debuted in March 2016 and had a storage upgrade a year later. The decision to declare it obsolete is not only due to its age, but also compatibility with recent versions of iOS.
10 homemade tricks to give a second life to the iPhone SE
- Secondary phone or iPod
It can function as an emergency cell phone, travel device or media player, reducing wear and tear on your main phone.
For those who only use WhatsApp, calls, messages or YouTube, an SE works without problems. It can be ideal for children or older adults.
- Protection from children
A secondary device is useful for children to play without access to photos, chats, emails or sensitive applications on the main mobile phone.
- Recipe screen in the kitchen
With a suitable stand, it can be used to watch videos or recipes without taking up space on the work table.
- Extra monitor using external apps
Although the SE is not compatible with Sidecar, apps like Duet Display or Spacedesk allow it to be used as a second screen for a Mac or PC.
- Web camera for Mac or Apple TV
If you run a relatively recent version of iOS, it can function as a camera for video calls using specific apps and accessories.
- Security camera or baby monitor
Applications such as Alfred or Athome Camera Pro allow you to turn the SE into a surveillance camera or monitor for pets and children.
- Additional storage unit
Files, photos or videos can be transferred via AirDrop, turning it into a kind of “pendrive” to free up space on the main phone.
It can be dedicated exclusively to apps like Kindle or Apple Books, turning it into a portable reader.
- Remote control for Apple TV
If the Siri Remote is lost or fails, the SE can operate as an alternate remote and be easily located from the Find My app.
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