Apple has added the first-generation Apple TV 4K to its vintage products list, marking the 2017 streaming device as vintage just days before the company is reportedly set to introduce a new model.

The timing points to a likely transition for Apple’s Apple TV hardware lineup. A fourth-generation Apple TV 4K is reportedly expected to be unveiled on Tuesday, October 13, during Apple’s “Welcome home” launch.

2017 Apple TV 4K reaches vintage status

The original Apple TV 4K launched in 2017 and was the first Apple TV model in the lineup to support 4K output. Apple now includes the device on its official vintage products list.

The listing provides an official indication that the model is no longer part of Apple’s current hardware generation. It does not, by itself, confirm that Apple will discontinue all support or services for the device, but it places the product among older Apple hardware recognized by the company.

New Apple TV 4K reportedly coming Tuesday

Apple is reportedly preparing to announce a fourth-generation Apple TV 4K on October 13. The expected launch would arrive four days after the first Apple TV 4K was added to the vintage list.

Apple has not been identified as having formally announced the new Apple TV 4K in the information provided. As a result, details about the upcoming model, including its design, specifications and pricing, remain unconfirmed.

What the timing means for buyers

For people considering an Apple TV purchase, the vintage designation creates a reason to wait before buying the older 2017 model. A new device may be announced within days, although the launch remains described as expected rather than confirmed.

The timing also gives existing owners a clear signal that the first Apple TV 4K is an older product in Apple’s portfolio. Until Apple introduces the reported replacement, however, the company’s current Apple TV lineup and any changes to availability have not been detailed.

Apple’s vintage products list is available through its support website. The company’s reported October 13 launch will determine whether the long-awaited next-generation Apple TV 4K becomes official.