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Home News Your 2018 MacBook Air Is Now Vintage

Your 2018 MacBook Air Is Now Vintage

Rukhsar Rehman by Rukhsar Rehman
September 24, 2024
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Apple has recently added 12 additional Mac models to its lists of vintage and obsolete products, which impacts the availability of hardware servicing. If your Mac is now on one of these lists, it may become increasingly difficult to find repair options through Apple.

According to a report from MacRumors, the following three Macs have made it to the vintage category:

  • MacBook Air (Retina, 13-inch, 2018)
  • MacBook Pro (13-inch, 2017, 2 Thunderbolt 3 ports)
  • MacBook Pro (13-inch, 2018, 4 Thunderbolt 3 ports)

Apple designates a product as vintage if it has not been sold for over five years. While Apple Stores and authorized service providers should not outright refuse repair services for vintage Macs, their ability to assist will depend on the availability of spare parts, which are no longer being produced.

The following nine Macs have entered the obsolete category:

  • MacBook (Retina, 12-inch, early 2016)
  • MacBook Air (13-inch, early 2015)
  • MacBook Pro (13-inch, 2016, 2 Thunderbolt 3 ports)
  • MacBook Pro (13-inch, 2016, 4 Thunderbolt 3 ports)
  • MacBook Pro (15-inch, 2016)
  • MacBook Pro (Retina, 13-inch, early 2015)
  • iMac (21.5-inch, late 2015)
  • iMac (Retina 4K, 21.5-inch, late 2015)
  • iMac (Retina 5K, 27-inch, late 2015)

Products are categorized as obsolete when more than seven years have elapsed since Apple ceased selling them. Typically, service for obsolete products is not provided at Apple Stores or authorized service centers, though battery replacements may be offered for a limited time thereafter.

Apple adheres to its timelines quite strictly; for instance, standard models of the iPhone 8 were sold until 2020 and thus are not classified as vintage yet. The special edition (PRODUCT)RED iPhone 8, however, was available for a limited time from April to September 2018, which makes it vintage.

The approach Apple takes toward vintage and obsolete devices is a hot topic among some users, particularly those advocating for improved device repairability. There are valid arguments that any device still functioning should qualify for repair. However, it is also rational for companies to halt the production of components that are incompatible with current offerings.

If Apple were to extend the repair options for older models, it could significantly highlight how durable and long-lasting Macs can be—an impressive trait.

If you’ve noticed your Mac’s arrival on the vintage list, and you wish to extend its lifespan, it may be wise to inspect it and consider replacing the battery before it shifts to the obsolete status.

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Rukhsar Rehman

Rukhsar Rehman

A University of California alumna with a background in mass communication, she now resides in Singapore and covers tech with a global perspective.

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