BriefTea
Every story in sixty words
Get the free app no ads · no paywallExplained in plain English
What is 'obsolete'?
When Apple declares a product 'obsolete', it means they've stopped providing hardware maintenance for it. This classification typically happens over seven years after Apple discontinues selling the product. For owners of devices like the iPhone X or 2018 MacBook Pro, it means official parts are no longer available for order by service providers, making repairs much harder.
Stories that explain this
Apple adds iPhone X and 2018 MacBook Pro to obsolete products listRelated explainers
How long do iPhones last? What's 'planned obsolescence'? How are ocean floors mapped? What is 'obese or overweight'? How do oceans store heat? What is an OBE?The full catalogue
Browse every card filed under O →We would like to count visits and see which links bring readers here. That means storing a random ID in your browser. No cookies, no ads, no profile. How it works.