Apple Adds iPhone 11 Pro, Apple Watch Series 5, and Final Intel MacBook Air to Vintage List

Apple has updated its official list of vintage and obsolete products, and the latest additions mark the end of an important chapter for several well-known devices. Most notably, the iPhone 11 Pro, the entire Apple Watch Series 5 lineup, and the last Intel-based MacBook Air have now been classified as vintage.

The update quietly closes the book on Apple’s final Intel-era MacBook Air while signaling that several once-flagship products are moving deeper into Apple’s long-term support timeline.

The Final Intel MacBook Air Reaches Vintage Status

The 13-inch MacBook Air released in March 2020 had one of the shortest lifespans of any Mac notebook. It remained on sale for just eight months before being replaced by the M1 MacBook Air in November 2020, which launched Apple’s transition to custom silicon.

Now that more than five years have passed since Apple last sold the Intel model, it officially qualifies as vintage under Apple’s policy—effectively marking the end of the Intel MacBook Air era.

iPhone 11 Pro and Apple Watch Series 5 Join the List

The iPhone 11 Pro joins Apple’s vintage list only a few months after the Pro Max version was added in September. While still widely used, the device has now crossed Apple’s five-year threshold since last being sold.

Apple also added every version of the Apple Watch Series 5, including:

• Aluminum
• Stainless steel
• Ceramic
• Titanium
• Nike editions
• Hermès editions

This means the entire Series 5 lineup—once a major step forward with always-on display technology—is now considered vintage.

Other Devices Added

In addition to the headline products, Apple also classified the following devices as vintage:

• 128GB iPhone 8 Plus
• Cellular version of the third-generation iPad Air

At the same time, Apple moved the Mickey’s 90th Anniversary Edition Beats Solo3 Wireless headphones to its obsolete list, meaning official hardware support has now ended.

What “Vintage” and “Obsolete” Actually Mean

Apple defines product status as follows:

Vintage: Off sale for more than 5 years but less than 7

• Repairs are still possible through Apple or authorized service providers
• Service depends on parts availability

Obsolete: Off sale for more than 7 years

• All hardware service is discontinued
• Mac laptops may still qualify for battery-only repairs for up to 10 years

For many users, this means continued use is still perfectly viable—but long-term repair options will gradually become more limited.

The Quiet March of Time in Apple’s Lineup

These updates are a reminder of how quickly Apple’s hardware cycles move. Devices that once defined entire product generations—like the Intel MacBook Air or the Apple Watch Series 5—are now officially entering their sunset phase.

If you’re still using one of these products, it may be a good time to start thinking ahead about future upgrades, especially if repairability is important to you.