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“Becoming outdated” in Japanese

Short answer
型落ち kataochi かたおち

Becoming outdated in Japanese is “型落ち” (kataochi). Full meaning: old model (of an appliance, device, etc.), becoming outdated (due to the release of a new model); drop (type of metal casting defect).

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