GoKawiilApple marks 2017 12-inch MacBook, iPad 6th-gen and BeatsX as obsolete
Apple added the 2017 12-inch MacBook, the 6th-generation iPad (Wi-Fi and cellular), and BeatsX earphones to its obsolete products list. This completes the obsolescence of the entire 12-inch MacBook lineup, since the 2015 and 2016 versions were already listed. Apple classifies products as obsolete once they've been off sale for seven or more years, meaning it will no longer repair or service them.
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The update effectively closes the book on Apple's experimental ultra-thin MacBook line, which was discontinued after failing to gain mainstream traction despite a devoted fanbase. For current owners, obsolete status means they can no longer get official support or repairs from Apple, pushing them toward third-party service or replacement devices.
- All three 12-inch MacBook models (2015-2017) are now classified obsolete by Apple
- iPad 6th generation and BeatsX earphones were also added to the obsolete list
- Obsolete status means Apple will no longer repair or service these devices
Apple MacBook Air M2 — Since the 12-inch MacBook is now officially obsolete and can't be serviced by Apple anymore, it's a great time to upgrade to the MacBook Air M2, which carries on that same ultra-portable, fanless design philosophy. It offers modern performance, battery life, and ongoing software support that the discontinued 12-inch model can no longer provide.
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