Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the transition of several iPhone models, particularly the iPhone 6s, iPhone 8, and iPhone 11, from being highly regarded to being classified as obsolete products by Apple, highlighting their sales performance and the implications of being marked as "vintage" or "obsolete" [1][11][39]. Summary by Sections - **iPhone Models and Their Status** - iPhone 6s, released in 2015, achieved cumulative sales of 174 million units and was recently classified as obsolete [1][2]. - iPhone 8, launched in September 2017, has also been added to the obsolete list, with its 128GB version being the last standing [13][39]. - **Sales Performance** - Initially, iPhone 8 struggled in sales compared to iPhone X but later gained popularity, achieving a market share of 2.4% in May 2018, topping global smartphone sales [26][25]. - Cumulative sales of the iPhone 8 series exceeded 200 million units, comparable to the iPhone X [35][36]. - **Product Lifecycle and Support** - Apple designates products as "vintage" after 5-7 years of discontinuation, after which they may still have some parts available for repair [2][3]. - Products classified as "obsolete" (discontinued for over 7 years) will no longer receive any official repair services or parts [4][5]. - **Legacy and Future Outlook** - The article reflects on the legacy of classic iPhone models and expresses hope for future innovations from Apple [40].