Overview
- Apple’s obsolete list now includes MacBook Air (11‑inch, Early 2015), MacBook Pro (13‑inch, 2017, 4 Thunderbolt 3 ports), and MacBook Pro (15‑inch, 2017), ending routine Apple‑authorised hardware service for these models.
- Apple added iPhone 8 Plus 64GB and 256GB variants to its vintage list, which keeps repair eligibility only when replacement parts are available.
- Per Apple’s policy, devices become vintage after more than five years off sale and obsolete after more than seven; MacBooks may qualify for battery‑only service for up to ten years, subject to parts.
- Outlets noted the update landed days ahead of Apple’s September 9 iPhone 17 event already announced by the company.
- Service eligibility can vary by location due to statutory exceptions, including rules in California and Turkey that can extend limited support.