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Topics: Apple, Technology
Poppy Bilderbeck
Topics: Apple, Technology
Another Apple device has been added to its 'vintage' list, meaning owners of the popular product no longer qualify for services and repairs.
When you buy a product from Apple, you're able to 'obtain service and parts' from the company's service providers for 'a minimum of five years from when [the company] last distributed the product for sale' should something go wrong with your device.
However, should your device make it onto the list of Apple's 'obsolete' items? Well, unfortunately that means the deal is null and void.
Apple's website states products are considered 'vintage' and obsolete - out of date - when the company 'stopped distributing them for sale more than five and less than seven years ago'.
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It adds: "Apple discontinues hardware service for certain technologically-obsolete products.
"Your product is supported by ongoing OS updates and backed by a network of more than 5,000 Apple-certified repair locations that you can count on if something unexpected happens."
And it's quite likely one of your Apple products may've made the list.
Alongside multiple MacBook Air, Pros and iBooks, the 4th and 6th generation iPod touches also make the list as well as various iPod nanos and iPhones too - the latest model the 6s Plus (32GB).
But the latest Apple gadget to be added as a 'vintage' item?
The Apple Watch Series 2 Aluminium (2nd generation) in both the 38mm, 42mm and stainless steel varieties too which were released back in 2016 which yes, was eight years ago - feel old yet?
The Apple Watches are listed as:
Oh, and if you have 1st generation AirPods then you're unlucky too.
Basically, if your Apple device is five to seven years past its prime it's no longer eligible for Apple's repair services either with the company itself or an Apple Authorized Service Provider, Mac Rumors explains.
However, there is an exception to the rule in the form of a MacBook battery which can be replaced for up to 10 years from when the product was last distributed for sale, 'subject to parts availability' of course.