Overview
- Apple updated its support document Thursday, August 13, 2026, to reclassify the iPhone X and the 2018 15-inch MacBook Pro as obsolete, meaning Apple Stores and Apple Authorized Service Providers will no longer offer hardware repairs or order parts.
- Obsolete status ends official hardware service worldwide, so owners can no longer get component replacements, module repairs, or in-store fixes from Apple or its authorized network.
- Both devices had already stopped receiving major OS upgrades, with the iPhone X capped at iOS 16 and the 2018 15-inch MacBook Pro limited to macOS Sequoia, which reduces the practical lifespan of repairs even if third parties can source parts.
- Owners must now rely on independent repair shops or parts resellers, but parts scarcity and the models’ age mean repairs may be impractical or uneconomical for many users.
- Apple classifies products as vintage when they stopped being distributed five to seven years ago and obsolete after seven years, and some Mac models may still get limited battery-only service up to 10 years subject to parts availability.