The MacBook Pro model launched in 2017 with the Touch Bar integrated right on the keyboard, which once caused a fever, has now become part of Apple’s “Vintage” product list.
In other words, the Cupertino company today added the 2017 13-inch and 15-inch MacBook Pro models with Touch Bar to the “antique” list after 5 years of launch, marking a period of limited integrated support services. extreme for this model of music player, in terms of both hardware and software, without exception. This means that the product will no longer be guaranteed to be repaired at the Apple Store or authorized service providers. All subject to component availability.
The 2017 MacBook Pro is also confirmed to not be compatible with macOS 14. In fact, no Mac from 2016 or earlier meets the requirements to run the Sonoma update. The only exception is the iMac Pro, which may continue to receive periodic security patches.
MacBook Pro 2017 marks the second version of the laptop product line with the Touch Bar integrated on the keyboard that Apple has long cherished. The first version was introduced in 2016 and received a lot of attention from the community.
Currently, the 13-inch MacBook Pro is the only model that still has the Touch Bar. Apple returns to using physical function keys on the 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro from 2021.
In related news, Apple also added the 15-inch MacBook Pro Mid 2015 model without Touch Bar to the old product list. This model remains on sale until 2018. The upcoming macOS Sonoma update is expected to be compatible with MacBook Pro 2018 and newer models.