Apple has officially classified the iPhone X and the 2018 15-inch MacBook Pro as obsolete products, ending the company’s standard hardware repair and parts support for the two devices.
The move means owners of the two older Apple devices can no longer rely on Apple or Apple Authorised Service Providers for official repairs, including replacement parts and battery service.
However, the classification does not mean the devices will suddenly stop working. Owners can continue using their iPhone X or 2018 MacBook Pro as long as the hardware remains functional.
The change mainly affects what happens when the device develops a hardware problem.
Apple uses its obsolete product classification for devices that the company stopped distributing for more than seven years. Once a product becomes obsolete, Apple discontinues hardware service and authorised service providers cannot order official parts for repairs.
For iPhone X owners, that means Apple will no longer provide official repairs for problems such as broken displays, damaged cameras, faulty charging ports or worn-out batteries.
The same applies to owners of the 2018 15-inch MacBook Pro. Hardware failures that previously could have been handled through Apple or an authorised service provider will now require alternative solutions.
This does not affect every aspect of ownership. Users can still operate their devices, access their existing files and use compatible applications.
The iPhone X arrived in 2017 and represented a major change for Apple’s smartphone lineup. It introduced features such as Face ID, an edge-to-edge OLED display and the removal of the physical Home button.
Nearly nine years after its launch, many remaining iPhone X units have accumulated significant battery wear.
Previously, an owner could seek an official battery replacement through Apple or an authorised service provider. With the iPhone X now classified as obsolete, owners will need to turn to independent repair businesses if they want to replace the battery. The same applies to cracked screens and other hardware failures.
Independent repair shops can still offer replacement services, although the quality and source of replacement components can vary.
The 15-inch MacBook Pro released in 2018 has also entered Apple’s obsolete products list. The laptop formed part of Apple’s professional MacBook lineup and featured Intel processors, a Retina display and Apple’s Touch Bar.
The end of hardware support comes after both devices have already reached the later stages of their software life cycles.
The iPhone X’s final major iOS version is iOS 16, meaning it does not receive the newer features introduced in subsequent major iOS releases.
The 2018 15-inch MacBook Pro is also approaching the limits of Apple’s current macOS support, with macOS Sequoia representing its final major supported release.
The software limitation matters because applications increasingly require newer operating system versions.
Over time, some apps may stop receiving updates on the iPhone X, while others could eventually become incompatible with older versions of iOS.
iPhone X owners can use Apple’s backup options to preserve important photos, contacts and other data, while MacBook owners should maintain regular backups of documents and other essential files.
