Apple is shuttering its 28-year-old online community forum
Apple is permanently closing its 28-year-old online community forum on November 20, 2026. The platform, which began as Apple Tech Exchange in 1998, will stop accepting new posts and become read-only immediately. Apple reportedly stated that the closure follows an evaluation of its support strategy and customer needs. Open article →
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