Apple Inc. has officially placed the iPhone X on its list of obsolete products, cutting off official repair component supplies for the landmark 2017 smartphone. Authorized service centers will no longer be able to order original replacement parts for the model from the Cupertino, California technology company.
Along with the smartphone, Apple also added the 2018 15-inch MacBook Pro to the obsolete list. The move marks the formal end of standard hardware servicing for both consumer devices through official company channels.
Apple typically transitions products to obsolete status after more than seven years have passed since the company stopped distributing them for sale. Once a device becomes obsolete, authorized repair providers cannot obtain official components. However, Apple maintains an exception for certain Mac laptops, allowing battery replacements for up to 10 years after sales end if required parts remain available in company warehouses.
Software support and device history
The iPhone X was originally introduced in 2017 to celebrate the tenth anniversary of Apple's flagship smartphone line. The device brought major design changes, including an edge-to-edge screen, OLED display technology, and Face ID facial recognition. Software support for the model concluded with its final update, iOS 16.7.16.
Software support for the 2018 15-inch MacBook Pro similarly reached its end with macOS 15.7.7 as its final supported operating system version. The laptop was part of Apple's high-performance notebook line aimed at creative professionals prior to the company transition to custom Apple Silicon hardware.
Broader Apple developments
The hardware classification updates come alongside major corporate milestones for the technology firm. Apple recently achieved a market capitalization of $5 trillion for the first time in history, reflecting strong financial performance across its global operations.
Separately, details regarding future Apple hardware have recently leaked online. A cyberattack on an Apple partner disclosed new technical details about the camera system for the upcoming iPhone 18 Pro, highlighting ongoing security challenges in global electronics manufacturing.
