Apple labels once popular iPhone as 'obsolete' and deems iPad as 'vintage'... ... trends now
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The term 'vintage' may sound reminiscent of brick cellphones and record players, but in Apple's world, it means devices that have been discontinued for five years.
The tech giant has a rolling list of outdated iPhones and iPads, which are no longer sold or have available parts for maintenance.
The iPhone 6 Plus, released in 2014 was officially rendered obsolete this week as the company invests in producing more advanced products, and the once-popular 2015 iPad Mini 4 has been deemed 'vintage.'
A device is considered 'obsolete' once it reaches the seven-year mark since Apple stopped selling it, but because 'vintage' devices were discontinued between five and seven years, users can get part replacements for another two years.
Apple's iPhone 6 Plus received an 'obsolete' label because it was discontinued seven years ago
Users won't be able to get parts to fix their iPhone 6 Plus if it breaks
Apple products are divided into two segments - vintage or obsolete - and explained on its site that it 'discontinues all hardware service for obsolete products, and service providers cannot order parts for obsolete products.'
For those who are still holding on to the iPhone 6 Plus relic from the past, if it breaks, you'll be hard-pressed to fix it because along with making the device obsolete, Apple has also stopped producing
