Apple Says These Products Are Now Vintage

Apple has added the 2018 Mac mini and iPhone 6s to its vintage product list. The iPhone 6s, released in 2015 but sold until 2018, featured the A9 chip and a stronger aluminum design. It included 3D Touch and was the last flagship iPhone with a headphone jack. The 2018 Mac mini, the last Intel-based Mac mini, used Intel's "Coffee Lake" chipset. Being labeled "vintage" means these devices are five years past their last sale date. Apple Stores and authorized service providers may offer repairs for vintage products, contingent on parts availability. After seven years from the last sale date, devices become "obsolete." Obsolete products are generally not repaired by Apple or its providers. Parts are no longer provided for obsolete devices. These classifications affect service and repair options for these older Apple products. The announcement highlights Apple's evolving support policies for its hardware.