Two iPod models and one iPhone model have also been classified as obsolete products.
New iPad, Mac, iPhone and iPod enter the list of vintage and obsolete products
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Several Mac models have recently made it onto obsolete and vintage product lists, including the latest models to feature the iconic illuminated apple on its lid. The company has done the same with several select Mac and iPad modelswhich are now considered vintage, and with some iPods and a beloved iPhonewhich have become obsolete.
As we will see, it is not the same as a product being obsolete or vintage; There is a big difference, especially when it comes to their repairability. While some products can be repaired by Apple or authorized services, others cannot. These two names are related to the time that has passed since the devices stopped being sold.
What is a vintage product?
A product is considered vintage when it has passed between five and seven years since the company stopped selling it. Although these devices can still receive repairs through official service, this depends on the availability of parts, which, in many cases, is limited.
What does it mean for a product to be obsolete?
On the other hand, a product is considered obsolete when it has passed more than seven years since Apple stopped offering it. In this case, it is generally no longer possible to repair it, since the parts necessary for its repair are no longer manufactured. However, there is one exception: batteries can continue to be repaired up to 10 years after the product is released.
These are the new iPad, Mac, iPod and iPhone that are obsolete or vintage
As reported by the media specialized in Apple, MacRumorssome of the products that have made it onto the lists are well-loved. For example, the iPhone 6which is already considered a product obsoletejust like the last iPod nano and iPod shuffle ever made.
On the other hand, the 12-inch MacBook released in 2017 and the 6th generation iPad are now vintage products upon updating the list, which means its repairability depends on parts availability. If there are parts, they can be repaired, but if not, it will not be possible. This contrasts with obsolete products, which can no longer be repaired under any circumstances.
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