Overview
- Apple’s December 1 update adds the 2016 iPhone SE to the obsolete category, cutting off repairs and parts at Apple Stores and authorized providers.
- The 12.9‑inch iPad Pro (2nd generation), Apple Watch Series 4 Nike and Hermès editions, and the Beats Pill 2.0 also enter the obsolete list.
- Apple’s policy deems products obsolete more than seven years after sales end, which is why some variants age out sooner than base models.
- The standard Apple Watch Series 4 remains classified as vintage due to later discontinuation, so only those special editions lose support now.
- Owners must turn to third‑party repair options as service providers cannot order parts, with some outlets listing additional SKU breakdowns and Apple noting limited exceptions for certain Mac battery repairs.