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5mo ago

Apple Adds 2018 Mac Mini and iPhone 6s to Vintage Product List

The update marks the end of Intel-based Mac minis and limits repair support for these devices under Apple's lifecycle policies.

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Two old products join Apple's vintage list.
Released in 2015, the iPhone 6s was sold until 2018. It was a standout model that earned long-lasting popularity.
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Overview

  • Apple has officially classified the 2018 Mac mini and iPhone 6s as vintage, five years after their last sale.
  • This designation means repairs for these devices will only be available if parts are in stock, with no guarantees of availability.
  • The 2018 Mac mini was the last remaining Intel-based Mac mini not yet labeled vintage or obsolete, marking a full transition away from Intel chips.
  • The iPhone 6s, launched in 2015 and sold as a low-cost option until 2018, joins the vintage list due to its extended availability.
  • Apple's vintage and obsolete classifications follow a strict timeline, with devices becoming vintage after five years and obsolete after seven, affecting repair and service options.