According to an internal memo obtained by MacRumors, Apple will add the Mid 2012 model of the 13-inch MacBook Pro to its vintage products list on January 31.
This 13-inch MacBook Pro model, released in June 2012, was Apple’s last Mac with a built-in CD/DVD drive. It was available until October 2016 as a lower-priced alternative to the thinner 13-inch MacBook Pro with Retina display.
Apple considers a device vintage if it has been more than five years since it has been available for purchase. Vintage products were previously ineligible for repairs in most regions, but Apple Stores and Apple Authorized Service Providers now repair vintage products for up to seven years, subject to parts availability.
In terms of software, Apple will discontinue support for the Mid 2012 model of the 13-inch MacBook Pro with macOS Big Sur in 2020.