Apple has added seven of its older products to the vintage list, just ahead of the upcoming iPhone 17 series launch. The list includes the iPhone 8 (128GB variant) and the 2013 Mac Pro, along with a few iPads and Macs from 2018 and 2019. Here is everything you need to know.
The 2013 Mac Pro, often remembered for its bold cylindrical shape, is one of the most talked-about entries this time. While it was initially praised for its compact build and strong thermal design, its closed layout made upgrades difficult. Apple later replaced it with a more traditional tower-style Mac Pro in 2019. Now, with more than five years since it was discontinued, Apple has officially placed the 2013 model on its vintage list.
Devices on Apple’s vintage list are those that stopped selling over five years ago. While these products may still be used, Apple does not guarantee hardware support or availability of spare parts for them.
The iPhone 8 (128GB version), launched in 2017, has also been listed as vintage. It was one of the last iPhones to come with a physical home button, and many users still rely on it today for its familiar design and stable performance. However, its inclusion on the list means Apple is slowly phasing it out of its support cycle.
Other devices added to the list include the 2019 13-inch MacBook Air, 2019 iMac, 2018 11-inch iPad Pro, and the third-generation 12.9-inch iPad Pro from the same year. All of these devices while still capable in many use cases, may soon face limitations in terms of repairs and software compatibility.
Apple regularly updates its vintage and obsolete product lists as part of its support policy. Obsolete products, in comparison, are those discontinued for more than seven years and no longer receive any official hardware assistance.
With the iPhone 17 expected to arrive in the coming months, Apple is clearly drawing a line between its newer generation of devices and those it is now ready to retire. For long-time users of the iPhone 8 or the 2013 Mac Pro, it might be time to consider an upgrade.
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