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3 clusters · 61 sources · 18 days · First seen about 1 month ago · Last updated 14 days ago

Apple expands obsolete product list for iPhone and Mac

Overview

Apple has expanded its list of obsolete products, moving several Intel-based devices from the vintage category to the obsolete designation. This classification occurs approximately seven years after a product is no longer distributed for sale, signaling the end of official hardware repairs and the availability of original replacement parts through Apple and its authorized service providers.

The newly reclassified models include the 2018 13-inch Retina MacBook Air, the 2018 13-inch MacBook Pro with four Thunderbolt 3 ports, and the 2017 13-inch MacBook Pro with two Thunderbolt 3 ports. This transition reflects a broader shift in Apple’s ecosystem as the company moves away from Intel processors toward its proprietary Apple silicon chips.

Under Apple’s lifecycle policy, products are typically considered “vintage” between five and seven years after their last distribution, during which repairs may still be available if parts are in stock. Once a device reaches “obsolete” status, official hardware service is discontinued. Authorized service providers will no longer be able to order parts such as logic boards, displays, or keyboards for these specific machines. Users facing issues such as screen, battery, or Face ID failures must now rely on independent third-party repair services.

Regarding software, these models are expected to reach their end-of-life with macOS 26, as they will not receive the macOS 27 update, which is exclusive to Apple’s M-series chips. A specific exception remains for Mac laptops: Apple may continue to offer battery replacement services for up to ten years after a product's last commercial distribution, provided that necessary parts remain available in its warehouses.

Entities

Apple · MacBook Pro · iPhone X · MacBook Pro · iPhone X

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

[● 3 SOURCES] Apple has added the iPhone X and the 15-inch 2018 MacBook Pro to its obsolete products list.
[● 3 SOURCES] Apple discontinues all hardware service for products on the obsolete list.
[● 3 SOURCES] Authorized service providers can no longer order parts for obsolete devices.
[● 3 SOURCES] Vintage products are those Apple stopped distributing more than five but less than seven years ago.
[● 3 SOURCES] The iPhone X is limited to iOS 16.7.16.
[● 3 SOURCES] Apple has added three MacBook models to its official obsolete products list. mac.iphoneitalia.com · www.macrumors.com · www.macg.co
[● 3 SOURCES] The affected models include the 2018 13-inch Retina MacBook Air, the 2018 13-inch MacBook Pro with four Thunderbolt 3 ports, and the 2017 13-inch MacBook Pro with two Thunderbolt 3 ports. mac.iphoneitalia.com · www.macrumors.com · www.macg.co
[● 3 SOURCES] Apple classifies a product as obsolete seven years after it has ceased commercial distribution. mac.iphoneitalia.com · www.macrumors.com · www.macg.co
[● 3 SOURCES] Apple typically stops manufacturing repair components and ceases official hardware support for obsolete products. mac.iphoneitalia.com · www.macrumors.com · www.macg.co
[● 3 SOURCES] Apple may still offer battery replacements for Mac laptops for up to ten years after their last commercial distribution, provided parts are available. mac.iphoneitalia.com · www.macrumors.com · www.macg.co
[● 2 SOURCES] The 2018 15-inch MacBook Pro is limited to macOS Sequoia.

Timeline

14 days ago

[TECHNOLOGY] 17 sources
Apple moves three Intel-based MacBook models to obsolete list
Apple has classified three Intel-based MacBook models—the 2017/2018 MacBook Pros and the 2018 MacBook Air—as obsolete, ending official hardware repair support for these devices.
29 days ago

[TECHNOLOGY] 11 sources
Apple declares iPhone X and 2018 MacBook Pro obsolete
Apple has declared the iPhone X and the 2018 15-inch MacBook Pro obsolete, ending official hardware support and the availability of original replacement parts for these devices.
about 1 month ago

[TECHNOLOGY] 37 sources
Apple classifies iPhone X and 2018 MacBook Pro as obsolete
Apple has labeled the iPhone X and 2018 15-inch MacBook Pro as obsolete, ending official hardware support and the availability of original replacement parts for these devices.

Sources

1001web.fr · 4gnews.pt · 9to5mac.com · ad-hoc-news.de · androidgeek.pt · applealmond.com · applesfera.com · appliste.cz · astig.ph · blogspan.net · canaltech.com.br · cnmo.com · connect.ro · diarioroatan.com · digitaltrends.com · dotekomanie.cz · elbalad.news · elnacional.cat · eloutput.com · erzsebetter.hu · gazetabrasil.com.br · genk.vn · ginjfo.com · gr.pcmag.com · guides.macrumors.com · i-moto.com.tw · ibtimes.com.au · intomobile.com · iphoneaddict.fr · iphonesoft.fr · iphoneworld.com.es · it-boltwise.de · ithome.com · jablickar.cz · kenh14.vn · kogenphoto.exblog.jp · letemsvetemapplem.eu · linda.it · m.24sata.hr · m.macitynet.it · mac.iphoneitalia.com · macg.co · mecambioamac.com · memesita.com · mistikalem.com · mobilizujeme.cz · mundoconectado.com.br · nowjakarta.co.id

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