Apple now considers these 12 products vintage or obsolete: Check the complete list

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Apple has updated its list of vintage and obsolete products. Joining the long list of old products are nine Apple Mac devices. Here is the complete list:

Nine Mac devices now considered obsolete

MacBook Air (13-inch, Early 2015)

MacBook Pro (13-inch, 2016, 2 TBT3)

MacBook Pro (13-inch, 2016, 4 TBT3)

MacBook Pro (15-inch, 2016)

MacBook Pro (Retina, 13-inch, Early 2015)

MacBook (Retina, 12-inch, Early 2016)

iMac (21.5-inch, Late 2015)

iMac (Retina 4K, 21.5-inch, Late 2015)

iMac (Retina 5K, 27-inch, Late 2015)

Three Mac devices now considered vintage

MacBook Air (Retina, 13-inch, 2018)

MacBook Pro (13-inch, 2017, 2 TBT3)

MacBook Pro (13-inch, 2018, 4 TBT3)

On the list of products, it is possible that a lot of people might have the MacBook Pro and MacBook Air models. One of the standout features of a MacBook is the longevity. However, do keep in mind that a product joining the list of vintage and obsolete products doesn't really become worthless. Chances are that you just won’t be able to get the fixed at authorised service providers. Software updates too won’t be available in all likelihood.

What are obsolete Apple products?

As per Apple, “Products are considered obsolete when Apple stopped distributing them for sale more than 7 years ago.” So, no updates and no repairs at all for obsolete products. Even if you go to third-party repair providers, they won’t be able to order parts for them from Apple.

What are Vintage Apple products?

There’s a difference between vintage and obsolete products. According to Apple, Vintage products do not get any regular software updates.

On its support page, Apple explains, “Products are considered vintage when Apple stopped distributing them for sale more than 5 and less than 7 years ago.” This doesn’t mean that the device will stop working but it’s just that the shelf life is further refused when a user doesn’t get regular updates.