Apple has updated its vintage and obsolete products list once again, adding several notable devices — including the infamous “trash can” Mac Pro from 2013 (via MacRumors).
Joining the “vintage” category this time around are the following:
“Products are considered vintage when Apple stopped distributing them for sale more than 5 and less than 7 years ago,” the tech giant explains on its vintage and obsolete products page. The 2013 Mac Pro took longer than usual to qualify, given that Apple kept it on sale until late 2019, when the redesigned “cheese grater” Mac Pro replaced it.
The 2013 Mac Pro was a major design gamble — its compact, cylindrical shape lacked upgrade flexibility, ultimately making it a failure among its target audience of professionals. Apple itself admitted in 2017 that the machine had “designed itself into a bit of a thermal corner.”
Meanwhile, the 128GB iPhone 8 is only now joining its 64GB and 256GB siblings on the vintage list due to how long Apple kept selling this specific storage configuration. Both the 64GB and 256GB versions of the iPhone 8 were added to the list earlier this year, but the 128GB variant remained available for a longer period — particularly in select markets and through certain retail channels.
At the same time, several older accessories have been moved from the “vintage” list to Apple’s “obsolete” category:
Devices are typically deemed “obsolete” seven years after Apple stops selling them, at which point Apple Stores and Apple Authorized Service Providers (AASPs) no longer offer repairs or parts. However, vintage products may still be repaired if spare parts are available.
This update follows Apple’s April decision to add the last Intel-powered Mac mini models to its vintage list. Late last year, Apple also moved the iPhone XS Max and Apple Watch Series 2 into the vintage category, continuing its regular cycle of phasing out older products from official support.
If you own any of the devices listed above, this might be your last window for official repairs before full obsolescence kicks in. It’s worth noting that some MacBooks remain eligible for battery-only repairs for up to 10 years from the date they were last sold — however, this is strictly dependent on parts availability and Apple’s discretion.
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