Apple's September event: These products might be discontinued soon
What's the story
Apple's annual iPhone event, anticipated to take place on September 10, is set to introduce several new products including the iPhone 16, fresh AirPods models, and potentially more.
However, this launch also signifies the end of certain older models. The tech giant has a history of discontinuing flagship iPhones a year after their debut.
This trend is expected to continue with the discontinuation of the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max next month.
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iPhone 15 Pro series: Last to feature 6.1-inch, 6.7-inch screens
The iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max are Apple's first iPhones to feature titanium. These models could be the last Pro iPhones to offer screen sizes of 6.1-inch and 6.7-inch, as rumors suggest that the upcoming iPhone 16 Pros will have larger displays.
Plus model
Apple may also bid farewell to iPhone 14 Plus
The iPhone 14 Plus, Apple's first entry-level large iPhone, is also on the potential discontinuation list.
This model was introduced as a more affordable alternative to the Pro Max iPhones, featuring a similar 6.7-inch screen and long-lasting battery life.
The "Plus" branding was reintroduced with this model for the first time since the 2017 iPhone 8 Plus.
Uncertain future
iPhone 13's future hangs in balance
The future of the iPhone 13, introduced in 2021 with several upgrades including longer battery life, a new camera system, and a smaller notch, is uncertain.
Despite price reductions over the years, it remains the oldest iPhone for sale on Apple's website.
If history repeats itself, we may see the discontinuation of this model as well.
Watch discontinuation
Watch Series 9, Ultra 2, SE 2 may be discontinued
The upcoming event could also mark the end for certain Apple Watch models.
Apple may introduce refreshes for all three models - the Series 10 with larger and more efficient displays, thinner casing, and potentially a new chipset, the refreshed Ultra 3, and the SE 3, rumored to switch to a plastic casing for affordability.
In that case, it's likely that the company will stop selling all of the current generation Series 9, Ultra 2, and SE 2 models.
AirPods models
AirPods 2 and 3 could be on the chopping block
The future of the AirPods 2 and AirPods 3 is also uncertain.
Apple has been selling the entry-level AirPods 2 since 2019, even after introducing the more feature-rich AirPods 3 in 2021.
However, with two new trims of AirPods 4 expected next month - an entry-level trim to replace the existing models - it's likely that both these models will be discontinued.
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Existing iPad mini model to be pulled soon
Apple is expected to discontinue the current iPad mini early next month, as they haven't kept older models around recently. The new version is likely to offer Apple Intelligence support, more storage, and possibly Apple Pencil Pro compatibility.