Apple fans warned 15 popular gadgets have been discontinued including 3 iPhone models used by millions – see full list
As the corporation continues to develop dazzling new devices, Apple has canceled about 15 models this fall.
Several popular iPhone models are included in this.
Older equipment is frequently discontinued in favor of new by the IT giant and its competitors.
Thankfully, this does not imply that your pricey iPhone is no longer useful.
Apple will continue to offer repairs (for a price) and updates for many years to come.
The company divides its items into two categories: vintage and obsolete, while the latter normally occurs long after the former has been phased out.
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These are all the goods that Apple has lately stopped selling.
Three iPhones
Following the release of the iPhone 16 lineup, Apple discontinued three iPhone models.
This is very normal practice for a flagship’s predecessor, as Apple prefers that you choose the newest model.
This led to the discontinuation of the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max.
However, the iPhone 13 was another device that was discarded.
This model was first made available in 2021.
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iPad Mini
In October, Apple unveiled a brand-new iPad Mini that was equipped with its recently developed Apple Intelligence AI.
Three years have passed since the release of the latest iPad Mini model, which was a top priority for fans.
The previous iPad Mini 6 model was also retired along with it.
Apple Watch
Over the fall, the Apple Watch Series 9 was also discontinued in the wearable market.
This is due to the fact that the tech company recently unveiled the Apple Watch Series 10, and the price difference between it and the Apple Watch SE range is minimal.
Three versions of AirPods
Additionally, AirPods with a Lightning connector are no longer available.
The remaining variants using Apple’s outdated port were withdrawn following the release of the AirPods 4 and USB-C AirPods Max.
This encompasses the AirPods Max (Lightning), AirPods 2, and AirPods 3.
Three Mac devices
Because of the strong new CPUs, the Mac industry was also very active this year.
When the new MacBook Pro with M4 arrived late last month, the M3 MacBook Pro was retired.
Following the release of an improved model with the M4 chip, the M2 Mac Mini was no longer available for purchase.
A similar update was also given to the M3 iMac, which was upgraded to the M4 iMac.
Three Lightning Magic accessories
Not only did AirPods convert to USB-C, but Magic accessories for Macs did as well.
This indicates that the Magic Mouse, Magic Trackpad, and Magic Keyboard all worked with the Lightning version.
FineWoven iPhone cases
The unfortunate FineWoven iPhone cases are possibly the one item that will not be overlooked.
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Apple unveiled new cases for the iPhone 15 line at launch, describing them as a “environmentally friendly” alternative to leather.
However, a lot of people said they scratched too much.
iPhone tricks to try today
These are a few of the top ones…
- Typing cursor When typing, hold down the space bar to turn your keyboard into a trackpad, letting you move around words and sentences more easily
- Close all Safari tabs To do this in one go, simply hold the overlapped squares in the bottom right-hand corner, and press close all tabs
- Delete lots of photos quickly Hold down on a photo and then drag your finger diagonally in Photos to select lots of images at once, then hit delete
- Convert currency quickly Swipe down from the top of your Home screen (or swipe left to right on an iPhone X or later model), then tap in the bar and type a currency (like $200) and it will automatically covert to your local currency
- Check if you’re due a battery upgrade Batteries inside smartphones degrade over time. Just go to Settings > Battery > Battery Health, and check out the Maximum Capacity reading. Generally a battery is considered worn when you’re down to 80% capacity. If you’re below, you can buy a battery swap from Apple
- Move apps around faster
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Hold an app until it starts wiggling, then (while still holding) tap other apps, causing them to stack so you can move them around easier