#obsolete iPhone

An old iPhone model that Apple declared obsolete years ago is now selling for thousands of dollars, as online interest in the device has surged by 979%, according to recent data. The phone in question is the iPhone 4, which was first released in 2010 and removed from stores in 2013. Google Trends shows a sharp rise in searches for the iPhone 4, driven mainly by social media content. Some listings on eBay show the iPhone 4 priced as high as $12,000, while other auctions confirm that select units are actually selling for high amounts. Apple considers a device “obsolete” if it has not been sold for more than seven years. Because of this, the iPhone 4 no longer receives software updates or security patches. Tech experts warn that using the iPhone 4 as a daily device is risky. While most iPhone 4 units locally sell for much lower prices, rare sealed or well-kept models could still attract collectors willing to pay a premium. Read more in our articles including "Old iPhone 4 resurfaces as collector item" and "iPhone 3G: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly".