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After its big "Awe Dropping" event, Apple has already begun to clean house by discontinuing a whole slate of last year's models from its store. This annual tradition means if you want a deal on slightly older tech, you'll have to look somewhere other than the official Apple Store.
Out with the old: Apple's annual product lineup shuffle
With the shiny new iPhones, AirPods, and Apple Watches now official, it's that time of year again. As it does every fall, Apple has officially hit the stop button on selling a bunch of its popular — now last-gen products — to make way for the new arrivals. This doesn't mean they've vanished from the earth, but they are no longer available for purchase directly from Apple.
The discontinued list
Following yesterday's keynote, here are the devices that got the axe from the Apple Store:
Getting "discontinued" simply means the countdown has started for when Apple will eventually classify these products as obsolete, at which point official repair support ends. For now, you can still find them brand new from third-party retailers, often at a nice discount.
Pre-order the AirPods Pro 3 at Amazon
Apple's new and most impressive earbuds yet are here. Right now, you can pre-order the AirPods Pro 3 with advanced ANC and new, impressive features at Amazon. Shipping is set to start on September 19.
The Apple Watch Series 11 was just announced, and you can already pre-order a unit at Amazon. Right now, you can get the 42mm Wi-Fi-only model at its standard price. Shipping is set to start on September 19.
The Apple Watch Ultra 3 brings multiple improvements, including longer battery life and an ultra-rugged design. You can now pre-order the premium wearable at its standard price on Amazon.
The Apple Watch SE 3 is finally here. The new budget wearable by Apple promises better temperature readings, real-time workout metrics, and more. It's already available for pre-order at Amazon, with shipping set to begin on September 19.
Apple's 'awe dropping' event marked the beginning of the annual Apple Store product purge. | Image credit — Apple
This is classic Apple. They love a clean, simple lineup. When a new product arrives, the old equivalent (especially the Pro models) gets removed to avoid confusing buyers and to push sales toward the latest and greatest. Other OEMs do the same, often keeping only a couple of generations around in their official stores.
With this approach, you're either buying the new thing, a designated older model they decide to keep, or the budget model. If you were holding out for a price drop on an iPhone 16 Pro directly from Apple, you’re out of luck. This move funnels deal-seekers directly to retailers like Amazon or Best Buy, who will now be looking to clear out their old stock.
Are you on the hunt for one of these products that are no longer listed on the Apple Store?
Yes
40%
No
60%
A smart move that's a bit frustrating
I get it from a business perspective. Simplifying the product stack makes choosing a new iPhone less of a headache for the average person and maximizes profit on the newest models. But as a consumer, it's a bit of a bummer, since it requires some extra work for those looking to buy one of these freshly discontinued models. Fortunately, the retailers that carry them are plenty, and great deals can be usually found through them.
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