Apple has updated its list of vintage and obsolete products today, with additions that include select Apple TV HD, iPad mini, and MacBook Air models.
New additions to Apple’s vintage and obsolete products list
If you’re using an older Apple TV, iPad mini, or MacBook Air model, that device might now be deemed ‘obsolete’ or ‘vintage’ by Apple.
As spotted by MacRumors, Apple’s vintage and obsolete products list has just been updated today.
Added to the ‘obsolete’ list are the following:
- Apple TV HD, 32GB
- iPad mini 4 Wi-Fi
- iPad mini 4 Wi-Fi + Cellular
And there’s one addition to the ‘vintage’ list:
- MacBook Air (13-inch, 2017)
There are several newer MacBook Air models also deemed vintage, including the much newer 2020 Retina model. However, Apple products get added to the list based on when they were discontinued from sale, not their initial release date.
Products are considered vintage when Apple stopped distributing them for sale more than 5 and less than 7 years ago. […]
Products are considered obsolete when Apple stopped distributing them for sale more than 7 years ago.
Vintage products are still eligible for service from Apple and authorized partners, provided the parts remain available. Obsolete products, however, can no longer be serviced by Apple at all.
If you’re holding on to your old Apple TV HD or iPad mini 4, know that Apple is expected to launch a new Apple TV 4K later this year, and an iPad mini with OLED is coming too.
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