{
  "id": 14460747,
  "title": "Apple Says These Products Are Now Obsolete",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/14/apple-says-these-products-are-now-obsolete",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-14T13:38:21.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MacRumors",
    "slug": "macrumors",
    "url": "https://www.macrumors.com/2026/10/14/apple-three-more-obsolete-products/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On its website, Apple has announced that three of its products— the 12-inch MacBook from 2017, the iPad in its sixth generation, and BeatsX headphones—are now considered obsolete. According to Apple's criteria, a product is deemed obsolete once seven years have elapsed since its final distribution for sale, including to resellers.\n\nApple Stores and authorized service providers have been directed to cease providing hardware service for these obsolete products. Consequently, they are generally unable to obtain parts for these devices. However, Apple clarifies that MacBooks may still be eligible for battery replacements up to 10 years after the end of distribution, provided there is availability of the necessary components.\n\nThe 12-inch MacBook, which was entirely discontinued by Apple in 2019, joins the iPad (6th generation) and BeatsX headphones in Apple's list of obsolete products. Apple has not yet released a sub-13-inch MacBook with Apple silicon, leaving this particular model potentially obsolete as well. The company has listed these three products under its \"Vintage and Obsolete Apple Products\" category.",
  "summary": "Apple today added the 12-inch MacBook (2017), iPad (6th generation), and BeatsX headphones to the obsolete products list on its website. Apple considers a product to be obsolete once seven years have passed since it last distributed the product for sale, including to resellers. Apple Stores and Apple Authorized Service Providers are instructed to discontinue hardware service for obsolete products…",
  "key_points": [
    "12-inch MacBook, 2017 model, now obsolete",
    "iPad 6th generation, six-year obsolescence",
    "BeatsX headphones, discontinued in 2016"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}