Apple puts 12 Mac models on obsolete product list

Apple has recently added 12 different MacBook and iMac models released between 2015 and 2018 to its list of obsolete and vintage devices.

For those who don’t know, the list of obsolete and vintage Apple devices includes products that the company has stopped selling for more than 5 years up to 7 years. A product is officially considered obsolete by Apple after 7 years from the end of its sale. The list of vintage and obsolete products that Apple has recently added includes:

It’s important to note that there’s an important difference between Apple’s criteria for vintage and obsolete products. First, obsolete devices can’t be repaired by Apple because Apple no longer supplies the corresponding parts (this doesn’t apply to MacBook batteries). However, owners of vintage devices can continue to have their devices serviced and repaired at Apple Stores and authorized service providers for up to two years, provided that Apple and its partners have parts available.

Interestingly, some Mac models that are classified as “vintage” still receive software support. For example, the 2018 13-inch MacBook Pro can still get the latest macOS Sequoia update, although it will have significantly limited support for features.

Currently, the oldest Apple computer model that can run the company's latest macOS is the 2017 iMac Pro. And just like Windows 11, there are still third-party methods for installing newer macOS releases on unsupported Macs.

You can see a full list of obsolete and vintage Apple products on Apple's official support website .