6 devices Apple has discontinued after the September event

After Apple’s event dedicated to the iPhone 16, it’s time to take stock of the damage as there are devices that have been removed from the Cupertino catalog.

Apple products discontinued in 2024

It was imminent that after the launch of new products at the September event dedicated mostly to the iPhone 16, we would see the farewell of several existing products. As is almost a tradition, when a new generation of iPhone is launched, the older generation disappears.. This year, the iPhone 13 says goodbye to Apple’s official catalog, In addition to other products we list below.

The iPhone 13 says goodbye to Apple’s official catalog

It is now that the iPhone 13 can be seen even cheaper in third-party stores and some authorized distributors as it is no longer present in the Apple Store both physically and online. This also means that the iPhone 14 and third-generation iPhone SE are the last official Lightning iPhones from Apple. Next year, the Lightning port could be confirmed to be gone when the fourth-generation iPhone SE and iPhone 17 are launched. The USB-C port is here to stay and arrived with the iPhone 15.

iPhone 13

iPhone 13 promotional images.

The most normal thing now, if you are thinking of upgrading to a new iPhone, Don’t buy the third generation SE anymore since it will most likely be updated during the first months of 2025. If you want a more modern iPhone but don’t want to spend a lot of money, the best option could be an iPhone 15 but you won’t have Apple Intelligence. The normal thing might be to go for an iPhone 16; although if you don’t want to spend a lot of money on a new iPhone It is best to go for an iPhone 14 with all the limitations that this device implies.

If you can hold out a few more months until March or April 2025, definitely the iPhone SE 4 will be the most affordable version with Apple Intelligence.

Apple Watch Series 9, the tenth anniversary forces Apple to withdraw it

Without a doubt, one of the launches that left a good taste in the mouth was the Apple Watch Series 10. Apple’s smartwatch has had a slight redesign, although it stands out as the thinnest of all its predecessorsin addition to the revival of the Jet Black (piano black) color of the iPhone 7.

S9 chip Apple Watch

Chip S9 del Apple Watch Series 9

The Apple Watch Series 9 is saying goodbye not because it’s bad, on the contrary, it incorporated the S9 chip accompanied by new touch gestures. The most popular was the double-tap gesture with your fingers, with which it is possible to use the watch without touching the screen.

iPhone 15 Pro y iPhone 15 Pro Max

The same case of the Apple Watch Series 9 is repeated with the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max. With the launch of the new iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max, It was clear that older Pro models would have to be removed from the Apple StoreThese models debuted a material as elegant and delicate as titanium, a base that the Apple Watch Series 10 now uses to replace stainless steel.

iPhone 15 Pro Max on display

iPhone 15 Pro Max is the best-selling iPhone 15 series in early 2024

Titanium is staying put, and the new Desert Titanium is making its debut, a color very similar to the gold of previous generations of iPhone. Many users on social media have associated it with the similarity to the iPhone XS.

AirPods 2nd and 3rd Generation

Finally, the new AirPods 4; now available in two different ranges where the radical difference comes in the active noise cancellation, leaves AirPods 2 and 3 out of the catalog.

AirPods in September 2024

AirPods lineup updated after September 2024

AirPods 4 feature the H2 chip found in AirPods Pro 2, plus a case with a USB-C port and MagSafe charging. They offer up to 30 hours of audio playback and 6 hours of battery life on a single charge. The more expensive AirPods model features transparency mode and adaptive EQ.

Finally, the AirPods Max are updated with a USB-C port. So if you want to make this purchase, you will no longer find them with a Lightning port. In addition, new colors were introduced and starting with iOS 18 they will have personalized spatial audio.

The new products will go on sale on September 20th

Starting September 13, the new devices unveiled at Apple’s event will be available for pre-order: the entire iPhone 16 range, Apple Watch Series 10, and Apple Watch Ultra 2 in its new titanium black color. AirPods 4 and AirPods Max with USB-C port can be pre-ordered today.

If it’s time to renew your iPhone and you still don’t know which model to choose before reserving, check the official prices of the iPhone 16 in Spain here.

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