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Apple Designates iPhone X and 2018 MacBook Pro as Obsolete Products
Key points
- iPhone X and 15-inch 2018 MacBook Pro are now obsolete.
- Obsolete status ends all hardware service and parts availability.
- Products become obsolete seven years after sales discontinuation.
- iPhone X's last major OS was iOS 16; 2018 MacBook Pro is limited to macOS Sequoia.
Obsolete Product Classification
Apple has updated its product support lists, classifying the iPhone X and the 15-inch 2018 MacBook Pro as obsolete. This designation follows their previous status on the vintage products list.
Impact on Hardware Service
According to Apple's policy, once a device is moved to the obsolete products list, the company discontinues all hardware service for it. Service providers are also no longer able to order parts for these models, effectively ending official repair support.
Criteria for Obsolescence
Products typically become obsolete more than seven years after Apple stops distributing them for sale. The exact timing of this classification is determined by Apple. In contrast, vintage products are those for which distribution ceased five to seven years ago, and service is provided only if parts are available.
Operating System Limitations
The iPhone X received its last major operating system update with iOS 16, with its current maximum version being iOS 16.7.16. Similarly, the 15-inch 2018 MacBook Pro is limited to macOS Sequoia, with macOS 15.7.7 being the latest available for the model.
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Reporting from
Apple has moved the iPhone X and the 15-inch 2018 MacBook Pro from its vintage to its obsolete products list. This change means Apple will no longer provide hardware service or parts for these devices, impacting users who rely on official support channels for repairs.