New Delhi, Jan. 1 -- Apple has updated its official list of vintage and obsolete products, adding several well-known devices including the iPhone 11 Pro and Apple Watch Series 5. The move signals the gradual winding down of official support for some once-popular hardware, even as many of these devices remain in everyday use.

Apple classifies products as vintage once they have been off sale for more than five years. While these devices can still be repaired, servicing depends on the availability of parts. Once a product crosses the seven-year mark after discontinuation, it becomes obsolete, meaning Apple and authorised service providers no longer offer repairs or replacement components.

In simple terms, the vintage label serves as a warn...