Apple has reorganized its list of vintage and obsolete iPhones, and the iPhone XS Max ( released in 2018) and iPhone 6s Plus (released in 2015) are now officially labeled as "vintage."
These changes were observed by MacRumors and are a normal part of the lifecycle of an Apple product. An iPhone is considered vintage when it has been more than five years since it was last sold new by Apple.
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Before those five years are up, you can always get repairs and parts from Apple and authorized repair stores. But once an iPhone becomes vintage, it may be able to get repairs or parts, depending on inventory and the problem.
Not just vintage – but outdated
Additionally, the aluminum and stainless steel models of the Apple Watch 2 have now been classified as obsolete. A product is considered obsolete when it has been more than seven years since it was last sold new by Apple. After that time, you can no longer get repairs from Apple or its authorized partners, and new parts cannot be ordered.
The only exception is certain MacBooks, which can get battery replacement for up to ten years in certain cases.
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The Apple Watch 2 with ceramic case still retains its vintage status, but if you're still wearing it, it's best to get any necessary repairs done as soon as possible. If you have a device that's approaching the obsolete stage, it might be time to consider upgrading.
Source: techradar
