Apple In the spring new product update at the beginning of this month, a number of new devices were launched at once, starting from entry-level models iPhone to many styles Mac Comprehensive upgrade with display. As new products debut, Apple also simultaneously adjusts its overall product line and quietly retires many old models.
This wave of updates is not just a simple specification upgrade, but also means that Apple is reorganizing its entire product layout. Many of its former main devices have become history in just a few years. For consumers who are considering purchasing Apple products, this product adjustment has also brought about many changes in the market worth paying attention to.
Apple discontinued these 15 products after releasing new spring products
Apple conducted a fairly intensive product update this week, launching multiple new products in a short period of time. Including the new iPhone 17e, iPad Air equipped with M4 chips, MacBook Air upgraded to M5 chips, and new MacBook Neo products, while also updating the MacBook Pro series and Studio Display.
This series of updates has almost completely upgraded Apple’s product line to a new generation of chip architecture. The iPhone 17e replaced the original entry-level iPhone, the iPad Air was upgraded to the M4 chip, the MacBook Air entered the M5 generation, and the MacBook Pro was replaced with M5 Pro and M5 Max. In addition to improving performance, it also makes the positioning of different products clearer.
However, every time Apple launches a new product, it also means that some old products must be retired. In this update, Apple has stopped selling a total of 15 products, ranging from mobile phones and tablets to professional monitors.
These 15 Apple products are officially retired
As new products become available, the following 15 devices have been removed from Apple’s official product line:
- iPhone 16e (A18 chip, 2025)
- 11-inch iPad Air (M3, 2025)
- 13-inch iPad Air (M3, 2025)
- 13-inch MacBook Air (M4, 2025)
- 15-inch MacBook Air (M4, 2025)
- 13-inch MacBook Pro (M5, 512GB, 2025)
- 14-inch MacBook Pro (M4 Pro, 2024)
- 16-inch MacBook Pro (M4 Pro, 2024)
- 14-inch MacBook Pro (M4 Max, 2024)
- 16-inch MacBook Pro (M4 Max, 2024)
- Mac Studio (M3 Ultra, 512GB RAM, 2025)
- Studio Display（A13 Bionic，2022）
- Pro Display XDR（2019）
- Pro Stand（2019）
- Pro Display XDR VESA Mount Adapter（2019）
Some of these products have not been launched for a long time. For example, some MacBook and iPad product lines launched in 2024 and 2025 were quickly replaced by the emergence of new generation chips.
iPhone, iPad and Mac product lines are undergoing a comprehensive generational shift
It can be seen from this elimination list that Apple’s product update rhythm is getting faster and faster. For example, the iPhone 16e was only launched for one year and was iPhone 17e The replacement shows that Apple has also begun to move towards a faster update rhythm in its entry-level iPhone product strategy.
The previous generation of iPad Air was equipped with the 11-inch and 13-inch versions of M3, and in the M4 generation iPad Air Exit directly after launch. Although this type of upgrade usually does not bring about appearance changes, there are significant improvements in performance, AI computing and graphics processing capabilities, so Apple chose to directly withdraw the old model from official sales.
The adjustments to the Mac product line are even more obvious. MacBook Air Having fully entered the M5 generation, the original M4 model has naturally retired.
and MacBook Pro On the other hand, there has been a greater product reorganization, with some models equipped with M4 Pro and M4 Max being replaced by the new M5 Pro and M5 Max series.
Keeping its product line simple has always been an important strategy for Apple, so when new chip generations emerge, older models are often quickly retired.
The professional display product line also faces major changes
In addition to iPhone, iPad and Mac, the most surprising thing about this update is actually the display product line. The Studio Display launched in 2022 is officially discontinued and replaced by a new generation of display products. This monitor had a built-in A13 Bionic chip and supported Center Stage video and spatial audio. It was once the mainstay of Apple’s entry-level professional monitors.
Another important retired product is Pro Display XDR. When this monitor was launched in 2019, it was regarded as a symbol of Apple’s professional display technology. It has 6K resolution and extremely high brightness, and is mainly targeted at the fields of image production and professional design. With the new generation of monitors Studio Display (2026) and Studio Display XDR On the stage, this product that has been on the market for more than 6 years has finally been officially retired.
Together with the dedicated Pro Stand and VESA Mount Adapter, they will also be discontinued.
Conclusion
Every time Apple releases a new product, it actually represents a product generational shift. This spring update not only brings a number of new devices, but also officially retires 15 old products, including some devices that once represented the height of Apple’s technology.
For consumers, such product adjustments bring two opportunities at the same time. On the one hand, new generation products bring stronger performance and functions, on the other hand, older devices begin to have more attractive prices in the channel market.
Whether you plan to upgrade to the latest Apple devices, or want to take advantage of the opportunity to get a high-end model at a bargain, this wave of product updates has brought new changes to Apple’s product ecosystem.
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Source: KOCPC Chinese