Apple has updated its list of vintage and obsolete products recently. The company has listed three products as ‘vintage’, which include iPhone X, first-generation AirPods, and original HomePod. The oldest of these products was launched in 2016.
What are Vintage Apple products?
Apple products are classified as vintage when Apple ceased their sale more than five years ago, but less than seven years ago. Products are considered obsolete when Apple stopped selling them more than seven years ago. Vintage Apple products are still eligible for repairs, subject to parts availability. However, once a product becomes "obsolete," it loses all hardware service eligibility.
First-generation AirPods
In September 2016, Apple announced the release of AirPods alongside the iPhone 7. The iPhone 7 was the first iPhone to come without a headphone jack. The AirPods hit the market in December and have since become a popular line of truly wireless headphones.
Original HomePod
The HomePod was introduced at WWDC 2017 but experienced last-minute delays, causing its release to be pushed to February 2018. Unfortunately, it was discontinued in March 2021, only to be revived with a new model in January 2023.
iPhone X
Finally, we have the iPhone X, which marked several "firsts" for Apple. It was the first major redesign of the iPhone, eliminating the Home button in favour of an edge-to-edge screen with Face ID. Additionally, it was the first iPhone to feature an OLED screen.
Meanwhile, Apple has announced some good news for iPhone users. The company is loosening some of the restrictions on third-party repairs. According to its latest white paper, "Longevity, by Design," Apple will now provide software support for third-party replacement batteries and displays installed in iPhones. In other words, if an iPhone user replaces their iPhone's original battery or display with third-party parts, Apple will not deactivate True Tone and battery health data for them.
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