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Although Apple is no longer selling new iPad 2's it will still offer servicing for several more years. You'll be able to continue using your iPad 2 for as long as it continues to do what you need it to do. It is likely, however, that the iPad 2 won't be getting the iOS 8 upgrade this fall.
You say Apple are no longer selling the iPad 2 well how come they are still being sold here in the UK Argos are selling them for £299 , customers must be told if they purchase them that there will be no updates or support after a couple of years.
They aren't. What's being sold is stock that was shipped to retailers before Apple stopped production. When that stock runs out it won't be replaced.
I was totally gobsmacked when i tuned into a well known shopping channel on UK tv last weekend and they were selling Refurbished iPad 1's at £199 each, Who on earth would want to pay that for an outdated tablet? Slightly off the subject i know but just thought i would throw it in
yes that's fine but who would be responsible for informing a purchaser that no updates will be issued will it be Apple or the Retailer, will it be made clear that IOS 8 will not be an update for the iPad 2
When Apple announces iOS 8 they will also announce which devices it's compatible with. Apple traditionally announces the new iOS at the WWDC in June, with the public release in mid September.
