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Six Apple Devices Labeled Vintage, Risking Future Repair Availability
Apple has added six products to its “vintage” list, including devices released less than a decade ago. Labeling a product as “vintage” means Apple stopped selling it over five years ago, limiting repair options. Three other devices moved to the “obsolete” category, ending all official support. Apple’s 2013 Mac Pro (left) and other devices now […]
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Apple Labels Two Popular Devices Vintage, Risking User Access to Phone Repairs
Apple Declares iPhone 7 Plus and iPhone 8 "Vintage," iPad Models Obsolete Apple has added the iPhone 7 Plus (2016) and iPhone 8 (2017) to its "vintage" list, signaling the beginning of the end for these once-popular devices. Meanwhile, the iPad Air 2 (2014) and iPad Mini 2 (2013) have been moved to the "obsolete" […]