Very sad news. I've used an Apple AirPort Extreme (AAE) router for a long time. Unlike every other router I've used over the years, I have never needed to call tech support during installation or use a warranty. When I saw the Bloomberg story last week, I looked at what's out there in the way to routers. I sure hope my AAE keeps working, it's a confusing mess outside the Apple Ecosystem.
Apple Abandons Development of Wireless Routers
"Apple is seemingly getting out of the router accessory business, ‘disbanding’ the division inside the company according to Bloomberg. This means Apple will no longer develop its $99 AirPort Express, $199 AirPort Extreme or Time Capsule products. The report says Apple is reallocating employees to focus on its core consumer products that generate the vast majority of its revenue.
The newest AirPort devices are more than three years old, so the future of the products has been in doubt for a while. Sales revenue of AirPort products must pale in comparison to Apple’s other lines, which are counted in the tens of billions of dollars".
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2016-11-21/apple-said-to-abandon-development-of-wireless-rou...
https://9to5mac.com/2016/11/21/apple-reportedly-stops-developing-airport-wifi-router-products-moving...
I am very surprised and plan on visiting an Apple Store to get more information. I am wondering what other brand router type products are they going to recommend for use with the MAC products.
The newest AirPort devices are more than three years old, so the future of the products has been in doubt for a while. Sales revenue of AirPort products must pale in comparison to Apple’s other lines, which are counted in the tens of billions of dollars".
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2016-11-21/apple-said-to-abandon-development-of-wireless-rou...
https://9to5mac.com/2016/11/21/apple-reportedly-stops-developing-airport-wifi-router-products-moving...
I am very surprised and plan on visiting an Apple Store to get more information. I am wondering what other brand router type products are they going to recommend for use with the MAC products.