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Whenever Apple announces new devices it means that some older ones get discontinued. Last week, Apple revealed a slew of new products including the intriguing MacBook Neo, budget-friendly iPhone 17e and more powerful MacBook Pro M5 Pro/Max laptops.
As part of streamlining the devices it sells, the company discontinued 15 existing devices. Surprisingly, not every device is years old. The oldest was released in 2019, while the most recent only debuted six months ago.
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- iPhone 16e with A18 (2025)
- 11-inch iPad Air with M3 (2025)
- 13-inch iPad Air with M3 (2025)
- 13-inch MacBook Air with M4 (2025)
- 15-inch MacBook Air with M4 (2025)
- 13-inch MacBook Pro with M5 and 512GB storage (2025)
- 14-inch MacBook Pro with M4 Pro (2024)
- 16-inch MacBook Pro with M4 Pro (2024)
- 14-inch MacBook Pro with M4 Max (2024)
- 16-inch MacBook Pro with M4 Max (2024)
- Mac Studio with M3 Ultra and 512GB memory (2025)
- Studio Display with A13 Bionic (2022)
- Pro Display XDR (2019)
- Pro Stand for Pro Display XDR (2019)
- Pro Display XDR VESA Mount Adapter (2019)
For the most part, the Apple is just swapping one product for its updated version. The iPhone 16e gets the boot for the 17e. The M3 iPad Air has been replaced by the M4 version, the same for the M4 MacBook Air models which have been replaced with M5 MacBook Airs.
The surprising discontinuation is the 512GB MacBook Pro M5, which was announced in October 2025 for $1,599. Instead, the new base model features 1TB of internal storage, and costs $1,699.
It’s unclear if this related to the ongoing memory crisis that is reducing storage and RAM options for many companies.
Finally, we have the two oldest devices: the original Studio Display from 2022 and the Pro Display XDR (released in 2019), which were replaced by the new Studio Display XDR and an updated base version.
What does discontinued mean for your devices?
Unlike Apple’s vintage or obsolete devices, discontinuation just means the company no longer sells these products through official channels. However, they are still eligible for software updates, repairs and support for at least five to seven years after their initial release date.
Apple typically places devices on its vintage list around five years after the company stops selling them. At that point, they’re unlikely to get software updates, and repairs will only be available as long as parts are available. So if you own any of these discontinued products, you still have some time before you need to consider an upgrade.
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