I have to give Apple credit where it’s due. I still have an old Apple TV 2, an iPad 4, and my precious iPod Classic. Loved the iPod Classics. A simple media player, without the fluff. Oh, did I mention, they all still work? When they made them to last!
Devices become vintage when Apple has stopped selling them more than five years but less than seven years ago. They become obsolete when Apple halted sales more than seven years ago. Understanding these distinctions helps users navigate the life-cycle of their beloved gadgets and make informed decisions about upgrades and maintenance.
Apple says your device may now be vintage or obsolete – here’s why and what that means
In a support page updated on Monday as spotted by 9to5Mac, Apple explains how support and servicing work when a product is no longer under warranty and reveals which unlucky devices are now considered vintage or obsolete. In a nutshell, devices become vintage when Apple has stopped selling them more than five years but less than seven years ago. They become obsolete when Apple halted sales more than seven years ago.
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