Apple moved three more Intel-based Mac laptops into its obsolete product category, ending standard hardware support for the affected models.
The latest additions include 13-inch MacBook Pro models released in 2017 and 2018, along with the Retina MacBook Air introduced in 2018. Apple moved all three products from vintage to obsolete status on September 1, 2026.
The change means Apple and its authorised service providers will generally stop providing hardware repairs for these Macs. Service providers also cannot normally order replacement parts for products classified as obsolete.
Apple uses two main categories for older products. Devices that stopped being distributed between five and seven years ago are generally classified as vintage. These products can still receive hardware service when required parts are available.
Products that have not been distributed for more than seven years are classified as obsolete. Apple generally ends hardware service for these devices under its support policy.
Mac laptops have a limited exception for battery repairs. Apple says eligible laptops can receive battery-only service for up to 10 years after distribution ends, subject to parts availability.
The latest classification also means every Intel-powered MacBook is now either vintage or obsolete. Apple began replacing Intel processors with its own Apple silicon chips in late 2020 and completed the transition across its Mac lineup.
The obsolete label does not prevent affected MacBooks from operating. Owners can continue using their machines if the hardware works and their software remains compatible. The main impact is the reduced availability of official repairs and replacement components.
Some Intel-based Mac desktops still have support time left. Apple’s final Intel Mac mini and Mac Pro were sold through 2023, keeping them outside the same age threshold for now.
Apple’s current Mac lineup is built around its own silicon architecture. The latest classifications mark another step in the company’s gradual retirement of Intel hardware from its Mac ecosystem.
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