2 more iPhones are now considered vintage by Apple, check if you are using the one
Apple has again refreshed its list of vintage and obsolete products. This time, the company has added two iPhone models and two iPad models to the list. The iPhone 7 Plus and select iPhone 8 variants are now officially classified as vintage, meaning any repair support for these devices is becoming increasingly limited. Meanwhile, the iPad Air 2 and the iPad mini 2 are now obsolete, meaning Apple will no longer offer official repairs or support for these devices.advertisementAccording to Apple's official support documentation, a product is considered vintage when it has not been sold for more than five years but less than seven. Once a device crosses the seven-year mark since last being sold, it becomes obsolete. As the device becomes obsolete, Apple ceases all hardware service and stops supplying replacement parts for it.With the iPhone 7 Plus now on the vintage list, all models of the device are affected. The iPhone 7 Plus was launched in 2016 and was one of the first Apple phones to feature a dual-camera system and omit the headphone jack.
As for the iPhone 8, only the 64GB and 256GB variants are now considered vintage. The 128GB model, which continued to be sold for a longer period, has not yet joined the list. Additionally, the (PRODUCT)RED versions of both the iPhone 8 and 8 Plus were already on the vintage list prior to this update.advertisementMeanwhile, Apple has moved two iPads from the vintage list to the obsolete category: the iPad Air 2 and the iPad mini 2. Both devices were popular budget-friendly options when they launched but are now over seven years old. With this new change, Apple has ended all official support and servicing for these models. That includes battery replacements, display repairs, or any form of hardware support.For reference, Apple states: 'Products are considered obsolete when Apple stopped distributing them for sale more than seven years ago.' Additionally, official Apple service providers can also no longer order parts for these devices, and repair options are now limited to unofficial third-party sources.What to do if you have these devicesFor users still holding on to these models, this update doesn't mean your phone will suddenly stop working. Your Apple device will continue to function until it encounters a problem. However, your device will no longer receive guaranteed repair options through official Apple channels. If a replacement part is no longer in stock, Apple Stores and authorised service providers may turn you away — even if you're willing to pay for the repair.Why Apple puts devices in vintage or obsoleteApple's regular update to its vintage and obsolete product lists is part of its ongoing product lifecycle management. While the company designs its devices to last several years, there comes a point when ageing hardware can no longer keep up with new software demands or manufacturing logistics.
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