Once again, Apple has updated its list of vintage and obsolete products. This update include the iconic, yet infamous "trash can" Mac Pro from 2013.
The 2013 Mac Pro was a complete design departure from its predecessors (and successors) with its cylindrical design that looked like one of those sleek mini trash cans. It was praised at the time for its performance and cooling system due to its unique design. But the shape of the 2013 Mac Pro was also its downfall, since there was so space for Apple users to upgrade or replace its hardware. When Apple introduced a new Mac Pro in 2019 to replace the 2013 model, it was decidedly rectangular in shape and also drew comparisons to a cheese grater.
Apple discontinued the 2013 Mac Pro in 2019, and has now officially designated it a vintage Apple product, according to MacRumors. What that technically means is Apple stopped selling them more than five years ago. For users with vintage devices, Apple can no longer guarantee parts or support and the devices may not support new system updates.
Obsolete products are ones that were discontinued seven years ago. Devices relegated to this list stop receiving all hardware support.
What other products did Apple move to the vintage and obsolete pile recently? Here's the list:
Apple devices added to the vintage list
2019 13-inch MacBook Air
2019 iMac
2018 11-inch iPad Pro
2018 third-generation 12.9-inch iPad Pro
2013 Mac Pro
128 GB iPhone 8
Apple devices added to the obsolete list
AirPort Express (2nd generation)
AirPort Time Capsules, 2TB and 3TB versions
AirPort Extreme 802.11ac
