Apple now considers these two iPhone models as 'vintage'

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Apple has updated its list of "vintage" products to include two more iPhone models: the iPhone 8 (in 64GB and 256GB configurations) and the iPhone 7 Plus.

Apple adds products to its "vintage" list five years after it stops distributing them for sale. These products will typically not receive routine software updates although they may still get limited security updates.

128GB iPhone 8 isn't vintage yet

While Apple has added the 64GB and 256GB iPhone 8 models to its vintage list, the 128GB version isn't included because that launched later on in the product's lifetime. The iPhone 8 Plus also isn't on the vintage list yet — apart from the (PRODUCT)RED version — so owners should still be able to get them repaired or serviced without issue.

Following its time on the vintage list, Apple will then classify a product as obsolete — in which case it's no longer authorized for repair and won't receive update support. The most recent Apple products to be classed as obsolete are the iPad Air 2 and iPad mini 2. Which is understandable, since both were released over a decade ago.

Needless to say, if you're still using an iPhone (or other Apple product) on the vintage or obsolete lists, it's time to consider upgrading to one of the best iPhones.

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Jeff is UK Editor-in-Chief for Tom’s Guide looking after the day-to-day output of the site’s British contingent.

A tech journalist for over a decade, he’s travelled the world testing any gadget he can get his hands on. Jeff has a keen interest in fitness and wearables as well as the latest tablets and laptops.

A lapsed gamer, he fondly remembers the days when technical problems were solved by taking out the cartridge and blowing out the dust.

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