To reduce support cost and increase profits company made such decision. Just phrased it differently :-)
Eye-Fi 1.0 and X2 cards are being phased out due to outdated technology and security concerns and support for them will end in September 2016.
http://x2migration.eyefi.com/hc/en-us/articles/216741158-Frequently-Asked-Questions
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