Apple classifies its discontinued devices as “vintage” after seven years. For these categorized devices, Apple discontinues all hardware services and terminates the supply of parts to service providers. The American technology giant has now announced the addition of two more devices to its “vintage” products as of today.

The first-generation iPad Air and the Thunderbolt Monitor are now considered vintage.

Today, Apple has added the Thunderbolt Monitor and the first-generation iPad Air to its list of discontinued products. As a result of this decision, the aforementioned devices will no longer be eligible for repairs or other hardware services at Apple Stores or Authorized Service Providers.

The Thunderbolt Monitor, released in 2011, features a 27-inch display with a resolution of 1440p, a 720p camera, three USB 2.0 ports, one FireWire 800 port, one Gigabit Ethernet port, and one Thunderbolt port. The Thunderbolt Monitor, priced at $999, was the last Apple-branded monitor until the release of the Pro Display XDR in 2019.

The original iPad Air, on the other hand, was released in 2013. With a 9.7-inch screen and an A7 chip, the first iPad Air was introduced as 20% thinner, 28% lighter, and with 43% thinner bezels compared to the previous generation iPad. It seems that the end has now come for the tablet that received significant attention when it was first unveiled.

Apple has also classified the fifth-generation entry-level iPad as “vintage.” Apple categorizes products that have been discontinued from sales and distribution for more than five years as “vintage.” These devices can continue to receive repair and service for an additional two years, depending on the availability of parts.

Apple adjusts its repair and service policies for aging devices over the years. What are your thoughts on Apple’s policy? Feel free to share your opinions in the comments section.