Apple this week updated its list of “vintage” and “obsolete” devices to include the iPhone 5C, effectively controlling post-marketing support programs for the seven-year-old handset.
According to Apple’s constantly updated support document, the iPhone 5c is considered “vintage” on November 2.
Apple defines “vintage” products as devices that have not been sold for more than five years and not for more than seven years.
The iPhone 5C launched in 2013 as an affordable choice for the current iPhone 5S flagship. Made with a polycarbonate casing, this handset takes up most of its interior – saving for a large battery – from the iPhone 5.
Apple’s entry-level handset was designed for 2015. The first iPhone, the next affordable model, was released by SE in 2016.
As the iPhone 5C is now considered outdated, the smartphone will be approved for repair by Apple stores and as long as parts are available. Long-term support is provided by law where such actions are required.
The Cupertino tech giant regularly adds old equipment to its list of vintage and obsolete products. The original iPod mini made this list in July, with the MacBook Air and MacBook Pro models selected in May obsolete.
