Twelve Mac models released since 2015 have made it onto Apple’s “vintage” and “obsolete” product list. This list includes devices that have been on the market for several years now, since Apple stopped selling them. And the real change is that when you go to an Apple Store or authorized service, Apple does not guarantee that these devices are suitable for repair.

The list of “old and classic” Macs is growing

Apple defines old and obsolete products as follows:

Old Mac: A device is considered “old” when it’s been more than five years since Apple stopped selling it. This means technical support is limited and the availability of replacement parts is not guaranteed.

Old Mac: A device is considered “obsolete” when it’s been more than seven years since Apple stopped selling it. In this case, technical support and parts availability are very limited and repairs may not be possible.

Old and vintage Mac models 2024

Apple has included the following models in its list of obsolete products in this latest update:

• MacBook Air (Retina, 13-inch, 2018)
• MacBook Pro (13-inch, 2017, 2 Thunderbolt 3 ports)
• MacBook Pro (13-inch, 2018, 4 Thunderbolt 3 ports)

Additionally, the following models are now considered obsolete:

• MacBook (Retina, 12-inch, Early 2016)
• MacBook Air (13-inch, Early 2015)
• MacBook Pro (13-inch, 2016, 2 Thunderbolt 3 ports)
• MacBook Pro (13-inch, 2016, 4 Thunderbolt 3 ports)
• MacBook Pro (15-inch, 2016)
• MacBook Pro (Retina, 13-inch, Early 2015)
• iMac (21.5-inch, Late 2015)
• iMac (Retina 4K, 21.5-inch, Late 2015)
• iMac (Retina 5K, 27-inch, Late 2015)

None of the Macs on the list support macOS Sequoia, which is available to the public this fall.

If you have some of these devices, you have a few options.

If your Mac is still working fine and you don’t need the latest features, you can keep using it.; However, please note that security and performance may degrade over time.

On the other hand, If you need a more powerful or up-to-date device, it is recommended that you consider upgrading to a newer model. Finally, if you want to extend the life of your Mac, you can explore repair options at independent shops, but Apple’s support will be limited.

This year, Apple has declared many products across different categories as vintage and obsolete.

At the beginning of June 2024, Apple declared its iPhone 5s and 6th-generation iPod touch vintage. A month later, it declared the iPhone X, the original HomePod, and a vintage version of the first-generation AirPods.

Although being classified as “old” or “obsolete” does not necessarily prevent you from continuing to use the device, it is important to consider the implications it may have in the future and, based on this, evaluate your needs and consider whether it is time to continue using the device or upgrade to the latest new model.

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