Apple has added some devices including the iPhone 11 Pro to the ‘ Vintage ‘ list. Devices become vintage 5 years after they go on sale. Availability of official service and parts for these products may be limited.
California: Apple company has included some more devices including the iPhone 11 Pro smartphone in its ‘ Vintage ‘ list. When a product completes five years since its retail sale stops, Apple puts that gadget model in the vintage category. These devices will be categorized as ‘obsolete’ after seven years of last sale. The special thing is that the iPhone 11 Pro, which is included in Apple’s vintage list, is still eligible for the latest iOS update. The iPhone 11 Pro is one of the oldest iPhones that can run the latest iOS.
New devices added to Apple’s vintage list
- iPhone 11 Pro
- apple watch series 5
- 13-inch MacBook Air (2020, Intel)
- iPad Air (3rd generation, cellular model)
- iPhone 8 Plus (128 GB variant)
What does vintage label mean?
Apple considers vintage products that have been in retail sales for more than five years and less than seven years. Being included in the vintage list does not mean that the device will stop working immediately or it will stop getting software support from Apple. However, this is an indication that the official service for these devices may end soon. Now Apple’s service for iPhone 11 Pro and Apple Watch Series 5 included in the vintage list will not be available for long.
For vintage category devices, repairs can be done from Apple if parts are available. However, in addition to parts availability, Apple does not guarantee 100% repair coverage in every region. At the same time, Apple usually completely stops hardware repair and replacement of devices falling in the ‘obsolete’ list seven years after the last sale. However, Apple still provides battery repair for Mac laptops up to 10 years after last sale. But for this also it is necessary to have battery available.