# Apple expands obsolete product list for iPhone and Mac > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/apple-product-obsolescence-designation > Updated: 2026-08-31T18:37:43.000Z. Sources: 61. Developments: 3. 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. ## Claims - Apple has added the iPhone X and the 15-inch 2018 MacBook Pro to its obsolete products list. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Apple discontinues all hardware service for products on the obsolete list. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Authorized service providers can no longer order parts for obsolete devices. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Vintage products are those Apple stopped distributing more than five but less than seven years ago. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The iPhone X is limited to iOS 16.7.16. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Apple has added three MacBook models to its official obsolete products list. (corroborated by 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. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Apple classifies a product as obsolete seven years after it has ceased commercial distribution. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Apple typically stops manufacturing repair components and ceases official hardware support for obsolete products. (corroborated by 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. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The 2018 15-inch MacBook Pro is limited to macOS Sequoia. (corroborated by 2 sources) ## Timeline ### 2026-08-31: 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. 17 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/apple-adds-three-macbook-models-to-obsolete-products-list ### 2026-08-16: 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. 11 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/apple-declares-iphone-x-and-2018-macbook-pro-obsolete ### 2026-08-13: 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. 37 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/apple-classifies-iphone-x-and-2018-macbook-pro-as-obsolete --- Cite as: Apple expands obsolete product list for iPhone and Mac. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/apple-product-obsolescence-designation