Apple updates its vintage iPhones list ahead of iPhone 17 series launch: Here’s all you need to know
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Apple updates its vintage iPhones list ahead of iPhone 17 series launch: Here’s all you need to know
Apple has updated its list of vintage iPhones. This means that Apple will discontinue all support for these devices. An Apple device is considered “vintage” five years after it was last sold. The support has ended, as the products have been on the market for too long, and most people would have stopped using them. Among the list of products is the iPhone 8, available in 64GB, 128GB, and 256GB storage options. Apple is gearing up to launch its latest iPhone 17 series on September 9 in the global markets.
For the uninitiated, an Apple device is considered “vintage” five years after it was last sold. The support has ended, as the products have been on the market for too long, and most people would have stopped using them.
Among the list of products is the iPhone 8, available in 64GB, 128GB, and 256GB storage options. It was one of the last iPhones to feature the physical home button.
Here are all the iPhones added to the vintage list:
iPhone 4 (8GB)
iPhone 5
iPhone 6s (16GB, 64GB, 128GB)
iPhone 6s Plus
iPhone SE
iPhone 7 Plus
iPhone 8 (64GB, 128GB, 256GB)
iPhone 8 (PRODUCT) RED
iPhone 8 Plus (64GB, 256GB)
iPhone 8 Plus (PRODUCT) RED
iPhone X
iPhone XS
iPhone XS Max
List of obsolete iPhone products
iPhone
iPhone 3G (China mainland) 8GB
iPhone 3G 8GB, 16GB
iPhone 3GS (China mainland) 16GB, 32GB
iPhone 3GS (8GB)
iPhone 3GS 16GB, 32GB
iPhone 4 CDMA
iPhone 4 CDMA (8GB)
iPhone 4 16GB, 32GB
iPhone 4 GSM (8GB), Black
iPhone 4S
iPhone 4S (8GB)
iPhone 5C
iPhone 5S
iPhone 6
iPhone 6 Plus
iPhone 6s (32GB)
iPhone 6s Plus (32GB)
While these products can still be used, Apple does not offer hardware support or spare parts for them.
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Notably, Apple regularly updates its list of vintage and obsolete products as part of its support policy. Obsolete products are those that have been discontinued for more than seven years. They are not eligible to get any hardware services or assistance. However, Mac laptops may be eligible for an extended battery-only repair for up to 10 years from the date of their last distribution for sale, said Apple.