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Apple Adds Final Intel MacBook Air, iPhone 11 Pro and Apple Watch Series 5 to Vintage List

The move signals narrowing repair options under Apple's service timelines, marking another step away from Intel-era hardware.

Overview

  • Apple’s update adds the 13-inch Intel MacBook Air (2020), iPhone 11 Pro, all Apple Watch Series 5 variants, iPad Air 3 (cellular) and the 128GB iPhone 8 Plus to the vintage category.
  • 'Vintage' covers products last sold more than five years ago but less than seven, with repairs possible only if parts are available through Apple or authorized providers.
  • Apple shifted the 2018 Mickey Mouse edition Beats Solo3 Wireless headphones to the obsolete list, which generally ends official hardware service.
  • The 2020 Intel MacBook Air spent just eight months on sale before the M1 model replaced it, underscoring the broader transition to Apple silicon.
  • The iPhone 11 Pro remains compatible with iOS 26 today, though long-term software support and future major updates are not guaranteed.