Apple sets November 20 closure for its Support Community forums

First reported by 9to5Mac at · Updated · 11 sources

The discussion site is now read-only and no longer accepts new posts. It gave Apple users a place to exchange advice and troubleshoot products, according to The Verge. AppleInsider reports that Apple provided no reason for the closure, while Neowin says the community has operated for 28 years.

Covered by 11 publishers within 23 hours of the first report.

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9to5Mac End of an era: Apple Support Community forums will permanently close on November 20 · Marcus Mendes
AppleInsider Apple Support Community Forums are shutting down · Wesley Hilliard
MacRumors 'Apple Support Community' Permanently Closing on November 20 · Joe Rossignol
PCMag Apple to Shut Down Its Support Community Forum Next Week
Engadget Apple is shutting down its online Support Community on November 20 · staff@engadget.com (Mariella Moon)
The Verge Apple is killing its Support Community forum next week · Jess Weatherbed
iPhone in Canada Apple Support Community is Shutting Down After Nearly 30 Years · Steve Vegvari
Neowin Apple is shutting down its beloved Support Community later this month · David Uzondu
Thurrott Apple is Shutting Down is Support Community Platform · Laurent Giret
Android Headlines Apple Is Sunsetting Its Long-Running Support Community Forum · Sai Krishna
CNET Apple Support Community Is Shutting Down, as DIY Advice Bites the Dust · Tyler Lacoma

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