Apple Support Community forums to close on November 20

Apple Support Community forums to close on November 204 publishers · first seen Wed, 11 Nov 2026 02:49 UTC · updated Wed, 11 Nov 2026 17:04 UTCApple has announced the permanent closure of its Apple Support Community forum, effective November 20, 2026. The forum, which has been a resource for Apple users since 1998, will transition to a read-only state, preventing new posts and replies. Apple cited a reevaluation of its support strategy and customer needs as the reason for the closure. The forum, originally known as Apple Tech Exchange, has evolved over the years, with various iterations including Apple Discussions and Apple Support Communities. While the official Apple Support site remains available for guidance, the decision to close the community forum marks the end of nearly three decades of user-to-user support.Content auto-generated. May contain inaccuracies.

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