Apple Moves Three Older MacBook Models to Obsolete List Ending Hardware Support
Apple has moved three older MacBook models—the 2018 Retina MacBook Air, the 13-inch 2018 MacBook Pro with four Thunderbolt 3 ports, and the 13-inch 2017 MacBook Pro with two Thunderbolt 3 ports—to its obsolete products list. This change ends official hardware repair support through Apple Stores and authorized service providers, as Apple stops producing replacement parts for these models. While users can continue using their devices, repairs will likely require third-party services, except for potential battery replacements available up to 10 years after sale discontinuation.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is neutral (51/100). Lens Score 35/100.
Outlets measured: firstpost, indiatoday. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (50–52/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
indiatoday broke this story on 1 Sept, 11:12 am. Other outlets followed.