The release of smartphones is fairly fast when compared to the past. Yes, at this time, it can be said that technology has taken over various aspects of our lives, so that it requires updating cellphones, gadgets and other smart devices. Through these releases and updates, users can experience increased performance, features, operating systems, and digital security they carry.
Well, just like Android, Apple products have also become one of the choices that are widely used by technology lovers. Well, in fact, there are so many old products from Apple that are still used normally by users, you know. If you already have a new cellphone, you better not throw away your old iPhone.
This old cellphone is still suitable for various functions. Do not believe? Come on, see the article!
1. Can still be used for communication like a new cellphone
Some of the old iPhone series are apparently still suitable for use today. (unsplash.com/Saulo Mohana)
Okay, we’ll limit the old cellphones here to the iPhone series 6, 7, 8, X, SE, and 11. For the iPhone series 12 and 13, they are still relatively new and of course they will get update Quite old iOS from Apple.
On the other hand, iPhones below the 6 series are considered unfit for use because almost all applications no longer fully support them. In fact, WhatsApp can only be used on iPhones that already have iOS 12 and above.
So, if your iPhone is in the series 6 and above, actually it’s still good enough to be used to communicate. This is because the iPhone 6 series has been supported by iOS 12 and is still getting it update security in 2023 by Apple. Especially if your iPhone is already in the 7, 8, X, and 11 series, of course newer iOS can run, such as iOS 15 to iOS 16.
2. Used for secure data storage
Apple’s iOS operating system is known to be safe and exclusive. (unsplash.com/Vista Wei)
Well, if you have an old iPhone with a large enough storage capacity, you can still use it as a storage medium file important. As long as other people don’t know the password and PIN installed on your cellphone, it seems very difficult for them to hack the old iPhone. In fact, even the FBI’s class still needs the help of a third party to break into the iPhone and iCloud accounts belonging to suspected terrorists.
Digital security company Norton has revealed that iOS is recognized as a more secure operating system. This cannot be separated from Apple’s principles which have made iOS a closed and exclusive operating system. Yup, as we know, Android is unique because it is open. On the other hand, closed iOS won’t let you install apps outside of the App Store.
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3. A capable audio device
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Older iPhone series are still capable of playing digital audio. (unsplash.com/Auguras Pipiras)
If you like listening to digital music and audio, you can use your old iPhone to your satisfaction. Think of your old iPhone as an iPod that can run on communication functions. However, first make sure that the battery on your old iPhone is still in good condition.
The reason is, old school iPhone batteries often drop and completely dead. If you have the funds, replace the battery with an original product from Apple to make it last longer. Well, that way, you can save too file songs, videos, music and anything to play every time. If you want to run it online, that’s fine too, as long as the application still supports iOS on older iPhones.
4. Make a second HP
Old iPhone smartphones can still be used as a second cellphone. (unsplash.com/Sara Kurfeß)
There are many people who have two different numbers as their means of communication. So, if you are also one of them, using an old iPhone can be an attractive option. On older iPhones (series 6 to 11), you can still use them in full as a companion cellphone.
Macworld on its website explains that the old iPhone output can actually be used as a gadget companion as long as the battery performance is qualified. In fact, this Apple product is still capable of being used as a GPS device, CCTV monitor, and a device for playing children’s films, given that it has safe features and can be controlled by parents.
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