Overview

• Apple has classified the iPhone 7 Plus and 64GB/256GB iPhone 8 models as vintage, limiting repair options to parts availability.
• The 128GB iPhone 8 remains supported as it was sold for a longer period, while (PRODUCT)RED iPhone 8 variants were already vintage.
• The iPad Air 2 and iPad mini 2 have transitioned from vintage to obsolete, ending all first-party repair and hardware support.
• Apple defines vintage devices as those not sold for over five but less than seven years, while obsolete devices exceed seven years since last sale.
• These updates highlight Apple’s structured lifecycle management policy, which influences repair eligibility and consumer upgrade decisions.