Fresh Trouble for iPhone Users – Apple Releases Shocking List of Outdated Models in 2026

Apple has released an updated list of iPhone models that are now classified as either vintage or obsolete, marking the end of hardware service support for several older devices worldwide.

In a new statement released on the American multinational tech firm’s official website, a phone is considered obsolete when its sale and distribution had stopped more than seven years ago.

According to the company, once a product is declared obsolete, it discontinues all hardware service, and authorised service providers can no longer order replacement parts.

Apple also noted that products are considered obsolete regardless of when they were purchased.

iPhone models considered ‘vintage’ by Apple

Apple classifies products as vintage when they stopped being distributed for sale more than five years ago but less than seven years ago.

Vintage devices may still receive limited service support, depending on parts availability.

The following iPhones are now listed as vintage worldwide:

iPhone 4

iPhone 5

iPhone 6s

iPhone 6s Plus

iPhone 7

iPhone 7 Plus

iPhone 8

iPhone 8 Plus

iPhone X

iPhone XS

iPhone XS Max

iPhone 11 Pro

iPhone 11 Pro Max.

Apple added that in France, specific statutory warranty rules apply.

Owners of certain iPhones, Mac laptops, and iPads purchased after stated dates may obtain service and parts for up to seven years from when the product model was last supplied for distribution in the European country.

Apple updates list of ‘obsolete’ iPhone models

The following models of iPhone are now considered obsolete worldwide:

iPhone

iPhone 3G

iPhone 3GS

iPhone 4

iPhone 4S

iPhone 5C

iPhone 5S

iPhone 6

iPhone 6 Plus

iPhone 6s

iPhone SE

With these classifications, users of affected devices may no longer be able to access official repair services or replacement parts through Apple and its authorised providers.

The update reflects Apple’s long-standing policy of phasing out support for older hardware as newer technologies and software requirements evolve.