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Apple Adds iPhone 11 Pro Max and Apple Watch Series 3 to Vintage List

Repairs now depend on remaining parts under Apple’s five-to-seven-year support policy.

Overview

  • Apple updated its vintage products list to include the iPhone 11 Pro Max and every Apple Watch Series 3 model as of September 30, 2025.
  • Vintage status allows Apple and authorized service providers to perform hardware repairs only while parts remain available.
  • The iPhone 11 Pro (non‑Max) was not added, reflecting different distribution timelines by model.
  • Despite the reclassification, the iPhone 11 Pro Max remains compatible with iOS 26.
  • Apple Watch Series 3 debuted in September 2017 and continued to be sold in some markets until 2022, with all variants now designated vintage.