Apple simultaneously stopped producing 15 products
Products that Apple announced to discontinue will no longer be sold on the Apple Store but can still be purchased from retail systems.
#1 – iPad mini 6
Apple introduced a new iPad mini model in October, which supports Apple Intelligence, is compatible with Apple Pencil Pro, as well as fixes the frozen scrolling issue from the iPad mini 6. This is a relatively small upgrade. , but much needed after 3 years of waiting.
There really isn’t much reason to want an older generation iPad mini model, since you won’t be using Apple Intelligence. There aren’t any good deals on the iPad mini 6 right now either.
#2 – FineWoven iPhone case
Apple launched the controversial FineWoven case with the iPhone 15 last year, billed as an “eco-friendly” alternative to leather cases. FineWoven is said to be a premium fabric material, but this case is easily scratched and does not meet the needs of a premium product.
Apple seems to have acknowledged this and the FineWoven iPhone case is no longer available for iPhone 16 models. However, they still retain the FineWoven MagSafe wallet and Apple Watch strap.
#3 – MacBook Pro M3
Apple launched the new M4 MacBook Pro at the end of October, with M4, M4 Pro and M4 Max chipsets, an upgrade to Thunderbolt 5 on higher-end models, a much-needed RAM upgrade, Center Stage support and configuration options. Mac model with nano-texture display.
After the MacBook Pro M4 launch screen, the MacBook Pro M3 was discontinued.
#4 – Mac mini M2
Apple also launched its biggest redesign of the Mac mini in October, which is significantly smaller than the previous generation model and the M4/M4 Pro chipset. This design also has improved RAM, with the M4 defaulting to 16GB and the M4 Pro defaulting to 24GB. This is also Apple’s most powerful desktop Mac.
#5 – iMac M3
The iMac also got a refresh last month, moving from M3 to M4, adding support for Thunderbolt ports, as well as having the same Center Stage capabilities as the MacBook Pro. Plus, the iMac M4 now comes with 16GB of RAM by default and comes in a new set of colors.
#6 and 7 – iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max
As has been tradition since 2018 with the launch of the iPhone XS, Apple has once again discontinued the previous generation of flagship iPhones, meaning the iPhone 15 Pro models have disappeared with the launch of the iPhone 16 Pro models. However, there is certainly a unique reason to want to buy a refurbished 15 Pro, as they are one of the few iPhones that support Apple Intelligence.
#8 – iPhone 13
Apple introduced the iPhone 13 in 2021, with several upgrades, including longer battery life, a new camera system, and a smaller notch. Although production has been discontinued, iPhone 13 is still sold by many stores for about 13 million VND for the 128GB base capacity version.
#9, 10 and 11 – Lightning Magic Accessories
With this fall’s Mac refresh, Apple moved the Magic Mouse, Magic Trackpad, and Magic Keyboard to USB-C, discontinuing all Lightning versions.
#12 – Apple Watch Series 9
After releasing the thinner Apple Watch Series 10, Apple discontinued the old Apple Watch Series 9, likely because the Series 10 kept the same starting price and there wasn’t much room on the price scale for a watch that fell in between. SE and Series 10.
#13, 14 and 15 – AirPods Lightning headphones
With the launch of AirPods 4 and AirPods Max USB-C, Apple replaced all remaining AirPods with Lightning ports, including AirPods 2, AirPods 3, and AirPods Max (Lightning). Apple introduced two variants of AirPods 4 at different prices, one with noise cancellation and one without.
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