Apple dropped a truckload of new announcements, bringing its latest set of iPhones, Apple Watches, and AirPods to the stage. The company has launched its slimmest iPhone to date, alongside a platter of other expected upgrades.
However, a trip to Apple.com will make you realize that several old products are missing from the catalog. Here are some of the iPhones, Apple Watches, and AirPods that the Cupertino giant has discontinued after the Awe Dropping Event:
- iPhone 16 Pro, iPhone 16 Pro Max
- iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus
- Apple Watch Ultra 2, Apple Watch Series 10, Apple Watch SE 2
- AirPods Pro 2
It"s an annual ritual for Apple to discontinue older devices after announcing new versions with upgraded specifications. It"s an attempt to simplify its product lineup and also encourage users to buy the latest devices.
While Apple includes the version number for products like iPhone and Apple Watch, it simply mentions its wireless headphones as "AirPods" and "AirPods Pro." This could lead to a confusing situation for some buyers.
These discontinued Apple products might still be available at online resellers and authorized resellers, who might continue selling them until supplies last. Such products can also be spotted in the second-hand smartphone market or as refurbished units.
In the long term, Apple starts calling a discontinued product "vintage" after five years from its date of discontinuation. The product is added to the "obsolete" list seven years after it was discontinued.
That said, Apple"s current smartphone lineup now includes the iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro/Pro Max, iPhone 17 Air, iPhone 16e, and last year"s base model, iPhone 16. In the smartwatch department, Apple now has the Apple Watch Ultra 3, Apple Watch Series 11, Apple Watch SE 3, and Apple Watch Hermès based on Series 11. For AirPods, the company now has AirPods Pro 3, AirPods 4, and AirPods Max.
All the new products announced at the Awe Dropping event are now available for pre-order. They will be up for sale next week on September 19.