Apple is scheduled to declare its original 12-inch MacBook obsolete on June 30th. This will make the device no longer eligible for repairs or services. The first 12-inch MacBook, which was replaced in April 2016 by a second-generation device with improved capabilities, is today seen as being technologically archaic. If a product hasn’t been sold in more than seven years, it is considered to be outdated by Apple.
Apple is scheduled to declare its original 12-inch MacBook outdated on June 30th, according to an internal document. Because the essential components are no longer readily accessible, the laptop will no longer be eligible for repairs or services at Apple Stores and Apple Authorized Service Providers.
If a product has been out of production for longer than seven years, Apple deems it to be technologically outdated. In April 2016, a second-generation model with enhanced specs replaced the first-generation 12-inch MacBook. As a result, the equipment is considered outdated because it is more than seven years old.
The 12-inch MacBook is famous for being the first to have Apple’s butterfly switch keyboard, which eventually gained a reputation for its unreliability.
Similar to this, in January of this year, Apple proclaimed the third-generation iPad mini to be out of date. When it was introduced in 2014 along with the iPad Air 2, the iPad mini was well-liked at the time.
Older gadgets eventually approach the end of their useful lives as Apple keeps releasing new items and developing its technology. While some owners of the original 12-inch MacBook may be disappointed by this news, it serves as a reminder of how quickly technology is developing and how frequently updated products are necessary to remain competitive.
