According to Tech Unwrapped , although Apple has only updated the list on its website in the US, it implies that these products are considered obsolete worldwide . This is because the company does not differentiate this category by country or region.
The 27-inch Thunderbolt Display has been sold by Apple since 2011.
Speaking of the two products that have just been added to the obsolete category, they include the 27-inch Apple Thunderbolt Display that went on sale in 2011 and the first-generation iPad Air (both Wi-Fi and LTE variants) with all storage options that went on sale in 2013. So, those are products that went on sale 12 years ago and 10 years ago, respectively.
If you still own either of these devices, you should know that they are past the official Apple repair lifecycle. Essentially, you won’t be able to purchase official replacement parts, nor will you be able to take them to an Apple Store or Apple-authorized service center when your device needs to be repaired.
It is known that an Apple product is considered obsolete when it has not been in circulation for at least 7 years. Therefore, obsolete iPad models include iPad Air, iPad mini, iPad mini 3 and iPad 1/2/3/4 models.
In addition to the obsolete product list, Apple also has a category of products that are considered “vintage.” These are products that have been discontinued for a long time but have not yet passed the 7-year limit (or Apple simply thinks it has not yet) and can continue to be officially repaired. This list includes the iPad Air 2, iPad mini 2, iPad Pro 9.7-inch, iPad Pro 12.9-inch (1st generation), and iPad 5.
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