Apple’s First MacBook Pro with Touch Bar Set To Be ‘Vintage’ — What Does This Mean?

Apple's first-ever MacBook Pro that introduced the touch bar is joining the "Vintage" list in a few more days as we approach the end of July.

But what does it even mean when Apple tags its products as "vintage?"

Apple's First MacBook Pro with Touch Bar Set To Be 'Vintage'

Times fly by fleetingly, and it seems like the introduction of the first MacBook Pro with Touch Bar was not so long ago.

However, the latest move of Apple reminds us that it goes otherwise.

Av news story by Mac Rumors reports that Apple debuted the Touch Bar in its MacBook Pro offerings in October 2016 as the tech giant introduced a new radical look for it.

Besides the all-Touch Bar, the iPhone maker refined the 2016 MacBook Pro with a larger trackpad and a butterfly keyboard. Not to mention that it features a Touch ID sensor and an overall lighter chassis, as well.

But it is worth noting that this was when Apple completely ditched its 3.5mm headphone jack and Thunderbolt ports.

All that said, it is safe to say that the first MacBook Pro with Touch Bar was somewhat a radical redesign of the Apple laptop.

But this 2022, the redesigned MacBook Pro with the first Touch Bar was formally released more than five years ago. And this time, the Cupertino-based tech giant plans to put it on its list of vintage products this July 30.

Apple 'Vintage' Products: What Does This Mean

According to a recent report by Apple Insider, the Cupertino giant has this thing wherein it tags its older products as either "obsolete" or "vintage."

As for the latter, Apple lists its products as "vintage," five years after the renowned tech giant stopped selling them.

So, what sets it apart from non-"vintage" offerings? Apple Insider says that the service of these products typically starts to be more difficult as parts usually become rare sightings.

And over time, these "vintage" Apple products end up joining the long list of "Obsolete" items. In turn, it ends their eligibility for hardware servicing at Apple Stores and the authorized repair centers.

The tech giant is a bit strict with its "obsolete" products as it gives no servicing exception to them.

Apple Vintage List by July

The Cupertino firm is adding a few more MacBooks, iMacs, and iPads to its "vintage" list starting July 30.

It includes the 15-inch MacBook Pro (2016), 13-inch MacBook Air (early 2015), and 12-inch MacBook (early 2016).

The 9.7-inch iPad Pro, both its WiFi-only and cellular-ready variants, are also joining the list. Apple is also designating the 21.5-inch iMac (late 2015) and the 27-inch iMac (late 2015) as "vintage."