Apple Pulls the Plug on Intel MacBook Repairs as Transition to Its Own Chips Hits Final Stage

Apple Pulls the Plug on Intel MacBook Repairs as Transition to Its Own Chips Hits Final Stage

Apple has added three 2017-2018 Intel MacBook models to its obsolete list, ending official repairs and parts availability. Combined with the end of major macOS updates for all Intel machines, the move accelerates the shift to Apple silicon. Owners must weigh third-party fixes against new purchases as security support winds down.

Apple Adds Three More Macs to Obsolete Products List

Apple today added three Macs to its list of obsolete products. The 2018 Retina MacBook Air, the 13-inch 2018 MacBook Pro with four Thunderbolt 3 ports, and the 13-inch 2017 ‌MacBook Pro‌ with two Thunderbolt 3 ports are now considered obsolete. The three products were previously part of the vintage list, but have been moved. Apple adds a product to the vintage list when it's been five years since it was last distributed for sale, and it becomes …

Apple considers several other Mac laptop models obsolete

Apple has added three Mac laptop models to its obsolete product list. New additions to the list include the 2018 MacBook Air Retina, the 2018 13-inch MacBook Pro with four Thunderbolt 3 ports, and the 2017 13-inch MacBook Pro with two Thunderbolt 3 ports. Image source: Apple Previously, all three products were included in the […] The post Apple considers several other Mac laptop models obsolete appeared first on Aroged.