Key Highlights
- Apple emphasizes sustainability
- Devices discontinued for 5-7 years are now listed as Vintage
- Obsolete devices no longer receive hardware support
Recently, Apple has announced that a number of its older devices, such as iPhones and MacBooks, have been categorized as Vintage or Obsolete. Older models are classified as obsolete with little to no hardware support, while devices that have been discontinued for five to seven years are classified as vintage. Here’s what it means for you.
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What Does Vintage And Obsolete Mean?
- Vintage Devices: Products that are stopped from being distributed for 5-7 years.
- Obsolete Devices: Products discontinued entirely with hardware service no longer available, except where required by law.
Vintage Products List
MacBook:
- Retina, 12-inch (2017)
MacBook Air:
- 11-inch (Early 2015)
- Retina, 13-inch (2018)
MacBook Pro:
- 13-inch (2017, 2 TBT3 and 4 TBT3)
- 13-inch (2018, 4 TBT3)
- 13-inch (2019, 4 TBT3)
- 15-inch (2017 and 2018)
- Retina, 15-inch (Mid 2015)
Mac Desktops:
- iMac (21.5-inch, Early 2013)
- Retina 4K, 21.5-inch (2017)
- Retina 5K, 27-inch (Mid 2015 and 2017)
- Mac mini (Late 2014)
- Mac Pro (Mid 2012)
Vintage iPhone Models
These iPhones are considered vintage:
- iPhone 4 (8GB)
- iPhone 5
- iPhone 6s Plus
- iPhone SE
- iPhone 8 Red and 8 Plus Red
- iPhone X and XS Max
Obsolete iPhone Models
The following iPhones are now obsolete worldwide:
- iPhone 3G, 3GS, and 4 models (all variants)
- iPhone 5C
- iPhone 5S
- iPhone 6 and 6 Plus
- iPhone 6s and 6s Plus (32GB)
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Extended Repair Options
For up to 10 years following purchase, Apple provides extended battery-only repair for MacBooks. The parts’ availability depends on this. This program makes sure that devices last longer. It will promote environmental sustainability and lessen electronic waste.
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