Bad news for millions of users of older iPad and Mac models Apple has just expanded the list of devices that will no longer receive guaranteed support, entering their list. Here’s what you need to know
The wait for the arrival of new products is increasing apple. The hottest time of the year is fast approaching for the Cupertino OEM, with the presentation of the new iPhone and Apple Watch – among other things. But updated models of the iPad and Mac should also arrive, as has already happened in practice Early 2022.
With the advent of new technology, obviously material They will be adapted to the latest generation trends. And this has an obvious consequence: older devices will no longer be able to receive adequate support. In the last few hours, in fact, Apple has updated the so-called list ‘Liquor’ model. And inside are 8 devices including iMac, MacBook Air, MacBook Pro and iPad.
Here’s the list of ‘vintage’ Apple devices updated to date
As already expected in the last few days, Apple has decided to update the list of vintage products with eight models. MacBook Pro, MacBook Air, iPad and iMac. The first MacBook Pro with Touch Bar, officially introduced in October 2016, was specially designed to attract the interest of users. When we talk about vintage list, we mean all the devices that have been sold for more than five years. Seven years. Next, we move on to the so-called section Obsolete model.
But what is the difference between these two categories? Vintage can still be repaired Apple Center or Authorized Store, But only if spare parts are still available. On the other hand, obsolete, and can no longer be repaired through official channels, with consumers that they are Obliged to pass for a third party. Here is the full list of new vintage devices:
- MacBook Air 12” 2016
- MacBook Air 13” 2015
- MacBook Pro 13” 2015
- MacBook Pro 13” 2016 (because port Thunderbolt)
- MacBook Pro 13” 2016 (quattro Porte Thunderbolt)
- MacBook Pro 15” 2016
- iMac 21,5” 2015
- iMac 27″ Retina 5K
- iPad Pro 9,7″ 2016
If one of your devices is on this list, know that for now you have to hope that they are still available for repair spare parts On the official Apple channel.
