Apple Labels iPhone 7 Plus and iPhone 8 as Obsolete Devices, Limiting Repair Options

Apple has updated its roster of vintage and obsolete products by adding the iPhone 7 Plus alongside two versions of the ‌iPhone‌ 8. These devices will now have more limited support and repair options.

The company has included the 64GB and 256GB models of the ‌iPhone‌ 8, but it is worth mentioning that the 128GB variant has not yet been added, as it remained in circulation for a longer period.

Devices are classified as obsolete if they were discontinued for 5 to 7 years. While Apple retail stores and authorized service providers may still offer repairs, this is only possible if the necessary components are available.

Additionally, Apple has reclassified the iPad Air 2 and iPad mini 2 from the vintage category to the obsolete list. Products are deemed «obsolete» seven years after they were last available for purchase, and Apple Stores and providers do not service these items.

Previously, the company added the Mac mini (2018) and iPhone 6s to its vintage list.

Last fall, Apple expanded this list by incorporating nine different devices, including models from the MacBook and iMac lines. The vintage category was notably updated with two MacBook Pro models and one MacBook Air.