Apple updates the list of discontinued devices at regular intervals. Now it is reported that five more MacBook models will receive the status “discontinued” by the end of April 2020.
As soon as Apple devices are listed as “obsolete” or “discontinued”, support ends. Now reports MacRumors about an internal memo stating that Apple plans to add five MacBook models to the list of vintage products by the end of this month. These are said to be the following models:
- MacBook Air (11-inch, Mid 2013)
- MacBook Air (13-inch, Mid 2013)
- MacBook Air (11-inch, early 2014)
- MacBook Air (13-inch, Early 2014)
- MacBook Pro (13-inch, Mid 2014)
What does this mean for users?
The update of the vintage list is scheduled to take place on April 30th. This means that users will no longer be able to get repairs from Apple or authorized service providers. In the event of a problem, they will have to resort to independent service providers. Apart from a few exceptions, Apple's rule of thumb is to produce spare parts for devices for five years - but this period only starts when production of the respective device is discontinued. Only then is the customer forced to look for spare parts elsewhere. The official "Discontinued and Vintage Products" list can be found here. here. (Photo by Yastremska / Bigstockphoto)
