Next week will be one of the most important weeks for Apple in 2024. Under the motto 'It's Glowtime' Apple has one of its biggest keynotes yet on September 9th. It is expected to feature major device updates and the launch of highly anticipated new ones like the iPhone 16 and Apple Watch 10. There is also much anticipation because there are also rumors of updates to the iPad and iPad mini as well as the launch of two new AirPods 4 models. However, after every major keynote and the launch of new devices, there is always a lot of excitement. Many others, especially older generations, will no longer be sold in the official Apple store… which ones will they be?
Products Apple will stop selling after 'It's Glowtime'
Without a doubt, Apple's September event has always been about launching a new generation of iPhone. This time, the iPhone 16 will be the protagonist, Without a doubt. However, there are many other devices and products that will be updated, as we have mentioned: AirPods 4, Apple Watch 10, Apple Watch Ultra 3… In addition, there are rumors about minor updates to the most basic iPad models that could also have their place in the presentation.
14 iPhone Plus
But as we were telling you With every major introduction, products that have been surpassed are also withdrawn from the market. at the level of quality and technology for the new generations. Since 9to5mac They have made a prediction of what those devices could be and have obtained this list on which we almost all agree:
- iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max: There is no doubt that Apple does not have a goal of selling two Pro or Pro Max models, especially considering that they would be two consecutive generations. Therefore, as for Pro models, Apple will only sell the iPhone 16, saying goodbye to the iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max.
- iPhone 14 Plus: The iPhone 14 Plus, is along with the standard model of the iPhone 14, the only two models of this generation currently on sale. Apple will retire the Plus model, following the same strategy that Apple followed with the 12 and 13 mini.
- iPhone 13: in the same way, the iPhone 13 is currently on sale and will stop doing so next week, to make way for the iPhone 14 in its standard model, which will occupy its position as an iPhone two generations younger at a lower price than the iPhone 16 and the iPhone 15, logically, at least until the iPhone SE 4 comes out, which could end the sale of this iPhone 13 in its standard model.
AirPods 3nd generation
- AirPods 2 and 3: Apple is currently keeping the 2nd and 3rd generation AirPods on sale, along with the 2nd generation AirPods Pro. With the upcoming release of the two different models of the 4th generation AirPods, it is quite possible that Apple will retire the former, leaving only its new earphones and the 2nd generation Pro.
- Apple Watch 9, Ultra 2 and SE 2: New Apple smartwatches are also expected to be launched. And as every year, Apple only keeps on sale the models introduced in the year together with the SE of its generational cycle. So the Apple Watch 9, the Ultra 2 and the SE 2 will say goodbye.
- iPad mini and iPad: And finally, several rumors point to Apple also updating the iPad mini by launching its 7th generation and the basic iPad that will reach its 11th generation. This would mean saying goodbye to the generations that are currently being sold, or even offering the iPad 10 at a lower price, although that is not usually the case. modus operandi Apple.