The recently updated list of Apple’s vintage products now includes the iPhone 11 Pro and Apple Watch Series 5, among others. These designations indicate the company's evolving stance on serviceability for older devices. Products labeled as 'vintage' have not been sold for over five years, while 'obsolete' items have been discontinued for seven years.
Despite the iPhone 11 Pro still receiving the latest iOS updates, its addition to the vintage category suggests a diminishing window for repairs. Users have a maximum of two years before it is deemed obsolete and ineligible for servicing. Other devices newly marked as vintage include the 2020 13-inch MacBook Air with Intel, the iPad Air 3 with Cellular, and the last iPhone 8 Plus model with 128GB storage.
Apple is recognized for its durable hardware, but as devices age, the availability of repair parts diminishes. The full list of vintage and obsolete products can be accessed on Apple’s website, providing users with important information regarding their devices' serviceability.