By Apple has revised its list of vintage and obsolete products, including older iPhone and Apple Watch models. The iPhone XS Max, introduced in 2018, has now been categorized as a vintage product. Additionally, the iPhone 6S Plus, which launched in 2015, has also been added to the vintage list. The company has further updated its list of obsolete products, now featuring the Apple Watch Series 2 models.
According to Apple’s support page, products are classified as vintage when they have not been sold by the company for over 5 years but less than 7 years. Currently, the following iPhone models are considered vintage worldwide:
- iPhone 4 (8GB)
- iPhone 5
- iPhone 6S Plus
- iPhone SE
- iPhone 8 (Red)
- iPhone 8 Plus (Red)
- iPhone X
- iPhone XS Max
Apple Watch Series 2 Classified as ‘Obsolete’
Four models within the Apple Watch Series 2 lineup have now been marked as obsolete. These include:
- Apple Watch Series 2, Aluminum (2nd generation), 38mm
- Apple Watch Series 2, Aluminum (2nd generation), 42mm
- Apple Watch Series 2, Stainless Steel (2nd generation), 38mm
- Apple Watch Series 2, Stainless Steel (2nd generation), 42mm
Understanding Apple Obsolete Products
According to Apple’s support page, products are deemed obsolete once they have not been sold for over 7 years. Apple halts all hardware support for obsolete products, and service providers cannot order replacement parts for them. However, Mac laptops might qualify for an extended battery-only repair service for up to 10 years from their last sale date, depending on parts availability.
