Apple Adds 2017 Apple TV 4K to Vintage Products List
Apple's first 4K streaming box is now classified as vintage, so repairs hinge on parts availability.
Apple has added the original 2017 Apple TV 4K to its vintage products list, according to 9to5mac.com. The device, the company's first streaming box to support 4K video, now falls under a support category that can make repairs harder to obtain.
Under Apple's policy, vintage status applies once more than five years have passed since a product stopped being sold. Service for vintage devices is not guaranteed and depends on whether replacement parts are still available.
Owners of the 2017 model who need a repair may therefore face longer waits or be told that service is no longer possible, depending on the part required.
New hardware on the horizon
The listing arrives with new hardware in view. A new Apple TV 4K is set to be unveiled at Apple's "Welcome home" event next Tuesday.
The first Apple TV 4K debuted in 2017, close to a decade before this week's vintage classification.
Quick answers
What does vintage mean for Apple products?
Vintage status applies more than five years after a product stopped being sold. Repairs depend on parts availability and are not guaranteed.
Can I still repair my 2017 Apple TV 4K?
Service may be possible, but it depends on whether Apple or its service providers still have the necessary parts in stock.