Apple sent out a letter to service centers saying that it added some iPod models to the list announced on September 30th.
This includes the late 2012 iPod shuffle built from the iPod nano 7 and iPod touch 5. Obsolete refers to devices discontinued more than 5 years ago and less than 7 years ago. Service centers repair them only if spare parts are available.
Apple to mark several iPod models as obsolete later this month
Apple will refer to several iPod models, including the latest iPod nano, selected models of the latest iPod shuffle, and fifth-generation models…
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Source: Iphones RU