iPhone enthusiasts, get ready for an “awe-dropping Apple event” on Tuesday, September 9! The iPhone 17 lineup release is almost around the corner. Reportedly, there are four new iPhone 17 models coming out, but there's also a big question: which older devices will Apple quietly take off the market?
Apple has a reputation for having a strict schedule for releasing new products. When a new model comes out, older models are usually taken off the Apple Store so that the newest upgrades can take their place. At least six products, including some iPhones and maybe Apple Watches, are going to be cut this year, as per a report by Tom’s Guide.
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The Pro lineup will be the most affected by Apple's biggest change. The iPhone 16 Pro and 16 Pro Max reportedly will no longer be available in the Apple Store once the iPhone 17 Pro and 17 Pro Max go on sale. Apple never sells two generations of Pro models at the same time, as per a report by Tom’s Guide.
Retailers and carriers may keep selling leftover stock for a while, but once it's gone, it will be gone for good, just like the iPhone 15 Pro series, which is now almost impossible to find new. There may be some discounts on Black Friday, but they won't be available for long.
What happens to the iPhone 15 series?
Non-Pro models usually stay around a little longer, and they often go down in price by $100. This means that the iPhone 16 and 16 Plus should still be available for sale after the iPhone 17 comes out.
The iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus, on the other hand, won't be as lucky. After the event, Apple is expected to take both models off the shelves right away. Like the Pro versions, stores will probably have to lower their prices a lot later this year, depending on how many they have and how much demand there is.
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There will be more than just iPhones at the event on September 9. The Apple Watch 10 will be replaced by the Apple Watch Series 11, which is also expected to be announced by Apple.
There are rumors that the Apple Watch Ultra 3 is also coming out. If this is true, the Apple Watch Ultra 2 will also be stopped. The Apple Watch SE is less certain. It might stick around for now since there isn't a direct replacement.
If you've been wanting the iPhone 15 series or last year's Apple Watch, this could be your last chance to get one before they go out of stock at Apple's official store. Stores might have short-term sales, but their stock will run out quickly.
Apple is always trying to get customers to buy its newest products. The iPhone 17 lineup and the Apple Watch Series 11 will be the main focus, while six older products will fade into the background.
Which iPhones will Apple stop making?
Apple is likely to stop making the iPhone 16 Pro, 16 Pro Max, iPhone 15, and iPhone 15 Plus.
Will Apple Watches that are older also be dropped?
Yes, newer models are likely to replace the Apple Watch 10 and maybe even the Apple Watch Ultra 2.
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Apple has a reputation for having a strict schedule for releasing new products. When a new model comes out, older models are usually taken off the Apple Store so that the newest upgrades can take their place. At least six products, including some iPhones and maybe Apple Watches, are going to be cut this year, as per a report by Tom’s Guide.
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What iPhones are going to be discontinued?
The Pro lineup will be the most affected by Apple's biggest change. The iPhone 16 Pro and 16 Pro Max reportedly will no longer be available in the Apple Store once the iPhone 17 Pro and 17 Pro Max go on sale. Apple never sells two generations of Pro models at the same time, as per a report by Tom’s Guide.
Retailers and carriers may keep selling leftover stock for a while, but once it's gone, it will be gone for good, just like the iPhone 15 Pro series, which is now almost impossible to find new. There may be some discounts on Black Friday, but they won't be available for long.
What happens to the iPhone 15 series?
Non-Pro models usually stay around a little longer, and they often go down in price by $100. This means that the iPhone 16 and 16 Plus should still be available for sale after the iPhone 17 comes out.The iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus, on the other hand, won't be as lucky. After the event, Apple is expected to take both models off the shelves right away. Like the Pro versions, stores will probably have to lower their prices a lot later this year, depending on how many they have and how much demand there is.
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Are Apple Watch models going to be cut too?
There will be more than just iPhones at the event on September 9. The Apple Watch 10 will be replaced by the Apple Watch Series 11, which is also expected to be announced by Apple.
There are rumors that the Apple Watch Ultra 3 is also coming out. If this is true, the Apple Watch Ultra 2 will also be stopped. The Apple Watch SE is less certain. It might stick around for now since there isn't a direct replacement.
What does this mean for people who like Apple?
If you've been wanting the iPhone 15 series or last year's Apple Watch, this could be your last chance to get one before they go out of stock at Apple's official store. Stores might have short-term sales, but their stock will run out quickly.
Apple is always trying to get customers to buy its newest products. The iPhone 17 lineup and the Apple Watch Series 11 will be the main focus, while six older products will fade into the background.
FAQs
Which iPhones will Apple stop making?
Apple is likely to stop making the iPhone 16 Pro, 16 Pro Max, iPhone 15, and iPhone 15 Plus.
Will Apple Watches that are older also be dropped?
Yes, newer models are likely to replace the Apple Watch 10 and maybe even the Apple Watch Ultra 2.
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