Apple's official website recently updated its list of 'vintage and obsolete products', reclassifying the iPhone 5, released in 2012, and the 8GB version of the iPhone 4 from 'vintage products' to 'obsolete products'. According to Apple's policy, a product is considered 'vintage' five years after it is discontinued from sale and 'obsolete' after seven years, though the actual implementation timeline may be slightly extended. Once designated as 'obsolete products', Apple will no longer provide official repair support or related accessory supplies. The iPhone 5 was discontinued in 2013 and classified as a vintage product in 2018; with this adjustment, official repair channels are now almost entirely closed. The 8GB version of the iPhone 4 was also discontinued in 2013 and has now been similarly reclassified as an obsolete product. These two models were previously positioned as low-cost options in emerging markets to meet local user demands, but they have now officially concluded their historical roles in Apple's official product lineup.