Forced updating for older IPhones

[knorvell6369]

Why is EBay forcing me to get another phone to continue using their app? This iPhone 7+ works fine for me and the version of the EBay app I have was working fine until the notifications started that it was no longer supported. Is there a work around?

[titipeo · Accepted solution]

It is not eBay, but iPhone. Most app companies update to keep up with glitches and current trends in order to offer the consumer a better experience. Most phone manufacturers do not care for the .1% that has an older platform/version, that can be looked as being cost prohibitive or maybe time consuming. They cater more to recent platforms/versions and get more revenue from new phone sales. 

[ebooksdiva]

@knorvell6369 

eBay isn’t forcing you to do anything. The app is updated regularly to keep up with updates of operating systems. Your iPhone 7+ is pretty much obsolete and no longer supported by Apple. 

The work around would be to delete the app and use the web browser in your iPhone. 

[kensgiftshop]

You don't need a new phone, just get rid of the outdated app and use the web browser and go to the site.

[knorvell6369]

Which I've been doing thank you very much. However, I'm not upgrading my phone due to both cost and not needing a new one to do what I'm doing now. I know that Apple is doing the forcing here because they are making bookoo money off new hardware. I'll just stick to my old technology until it dies or I get a deal from my wireless carrier.