iPad Air (2023) and Thunderbolt Display are now obsolete.
Apple has updated its list of obsolete products, which includes the original iPad Air and Thunderbolt Display.
Apple has updated its list of obsolete products, which includes the original iPad Air and Thunderbolt Display. This means that owners of these devices will no longer be able to take advantage of repair and service options at Apple Stores and other authorized service centers for these devices, as reported by MacRumors.
For those unaware, Apple, once a product has passed its life cycle, classifies the product into two categories: Obsolete or Vintage. products when “Apple stopped distributing them for sale more than 7 years ago,” and thus, “Apple discontinues all hardware service for obsolete products,” and service provider parts for repair Can’t order.
The iPad Air, which was first introduced in 2013, featured a 9.7-inch IPS HD display, A7 processor paired with 1GB of RAM, a 5MP camera sensor, and iOS 7.
On the other hand, the Thunderbolt Display, which is quite popular among creative professionals, made its debut in 2011. It had a 27-inch panel with a resolution of 2560 x 1440, and a built-in 720P webcam, and a sticker price. $999.
Looking ahead, Apple is expected to add other popular devices to the vintage category, such as the iPhone X. As the redesigned iPhone equipped with Face ID was launched in 2017, almost six years have passed, making it eligible for vintage classification.
Also, if you have any of the above devices, or a device on Apple’s obsolete list, you can send them in for repair to third party repair shops not affiliated with Apple. However, parts and repairs may be subject to availability.
