Apple Discontinuing Products: See Which 4 Models Are Axed

Apple is making significant changes to its product lineup as it prepares to launch new devices. The company is reportedly Apple discontinuing products across four different categories, with sources from Apple Stores confirming that dwindling inventory is paving the way for next-generation hardware. This strategic shift suggests that for some models, including a popular budget-friendly iPhone, the end of the line has arrived.

Which Products is Apple Discontinuing?

According to reports from analyst Mark Gurman, stock levels for several key devices have reached a critical low, indicating that production has ceased. This move is a classic Apple strategy to clear out older inventory just before a major refresh. The four models expected to be removed from sale are:

The budget-friendly iPhone 16e
The M3 processor-equipped iPad Air
The Apple Studio Display
The M4 Pro and M4 Max MacBook Pro models

The budget-friendly iPhone 16e, which launched last February, is already seeing completely depleted stock. With the upcoming iPhone 17e launch, it is highly unlikely that Apple will continue selling the older model at a discount. Instead, analysts predict it will be removed from sale entirely. A similar situation is unfolding in the tablet market.

An illustration of an iPhone and an iPad Air side-by-side.

Furthermore, the countdown has begun for the M3 iPad Air. Just a year after its release, the tablet is expected to be replaced by a new model featuring the powerful M4 chip. The current stock shortages are seen as strong evidence of an imminent launch, which Gurman suggests could happen in the coming weeks for both the new iPhone and iPad Air.

Pro-Level Hardware Also Getting an Update

The changes aren’t limited to consumer devices. The Apple Studio Display, which has not been updated in four years, is also on its way out. Availability for the entry-level monitor has dropped significantly, both online and in physical stores. With new shipments not expected until late February or early March, it’s clear the current model’s production is ending to make way for a long-awaited refresh.

A front view of the Apple Studio Display on a desk.

Finally, the professional MacBook Pro line is also experiencing a transition. Supply chain disruptions for the M4 Pro and M4 Max models strongly suggest that new laptops powered by M5 Pro and M5 Max chips are on the horizon. Bloomberg reports that these new models could be unveiled as early as the beginning of March. This move would transition Apple’s entire high-end laptop series to the latest M5 architecture.