Apple has classified the iPhone X and 2018 MacBook Pro as obsolete, removing official repair support as the company prepares to unveil its latest devices, highlighting the rapid lifecycle of landmark technology.
Apple has moved the iPhone X from its vintage list to its obsolete list, ending official hardware support for the model. That means Apple will no longer provide repairs for the handset or supply parts to third-party repair providers. For owners, the practical effect is simple: service options are now far more limited, and any repair will depend on independent shops and non-Apple components.
The change arrives after a normalised ageing cycle in Apple’s support policy. Devices are typically classed as vintage about five years after Apple stops selling them, then obsolete around seven years later, although the company can adjust those timeframes. According to MacRumors, the iPhone X was first placed on the vintage list in July 2024, when Apple still allowed repairs through its stores and authorised service providers if parts were available.
Launched in 2017 and discontinued in 2018, the iPhone X remains one of Apple’s most significant recent product turns. It introduced the company’s first OLED display, the notch design, Face ID and wireless charging, while also marking the end of the iPhone 9 naming gap as Apple celebrated the device’s tenth anniversary. For many users, it was the model that reset the modern iPhone design language.
Apple’s latest support update also affects older Macs. The 2018 13-inch MacBook Pro has been moved to the vintage list, according to the revised device register. That model was known for its Intel Core i9 chip, Touch Bar and fingerprint reader, features that now belong to a product line Apple has largely left behind.
The timing is also notable. Apple is widely expected to unveil new iPhones, Apple Watches and AirPods at its autumn event in the coming weeks. With the company preparing another major hardware refresh, the iPhone X’s move to obsolete status underscores how quickly even landmark devices can drop out of official support.
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