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   iFixit (ifixit@mastodon.social)'s status on Saturday, 15-Aug-2026 02:03:49 JST iFixit

   This fall, Apple will be cutting off millions of iPads from future OS updates. The solution seems obvious: Let us install a different operating system.

   This is already an option for Macs, but it's not for iPads. Couple this with how difficult these tablets are to repair and you've got a big problem for people who want to keep their iPads running past their expiration date. We think there's room for improvement. Read more at the link below.

   https://www.ifixit.com/News/118176/apple-could-give-obsolete-ipads-new-life-with-this-one-weird-trick