Some iMacs and an Apple Watch have joined the list.
This time, the Cupertino-based tech giant has added a few iMacs and an Apple Watch to its list of old and obsolete products.
It is customary for Apple to add new (older) devices to its ‘vintage’ and ‘obsolete’ lists. This time, the Cupertino-based tech giant has added a few iMacs and an Apple Watch to its list.
According to MacRumors, Apple now considers the 21.5 and 27-inch iMacs in late 2013, the 21.5-inch iMac in mid-2014, and the 27-inch Retina 5K iMac in late 2014 to be ‘obsolete’.
On the other hand, the Apple Watch Series 2 launched in 2016 has also been flagged as ‘vintage’, joining the first generation Apple Watch. The second-generation Apple Watch was launched alongside the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus in September 2016, and was followed by the Apple Watch Series 3 next year, which is on track to get the ‘vintage’ tag in 2023. Is.
According to Apple, “Products are considered vintage when Apple stopped distributing them for sale more than 5 and less than 7 years ago.” And, “Products are considered obsolete when Apple stopped distributing them for sale more than 7 years ago.”
Apple discontinues all hardware servicing for older devices, except for Mac laptops, which are eligible for an additional battery-only repair term.
For older devices, Apple provides seven years of service and parts, but repairs are subject to parts availability.
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