Apple is shuttering its 28-year-old online community forum
Summary
Ars Technica reports that Apple will shutter its 28-year-old Apple Support Community forum, moving the site to read-only ahead of a November 20, 2026 closure. The move signals a shift toward official Apple support channels and reflects competition from other forums and communities. The piece details the forum’s history since 1998 and discusses potential implications for user guidance and community-driven support.