Apple has carried out a product purge in 2024 that does not leave you indifferent. Although it is common every year for the company to remove some devices as part of its update cycle, this one has been especially drastic. A total of 17 products and accessories have disappeared from the official catalogue, a figure that surprises even the most loyal followers of the brand. Here we tell you what they are, why they have been eliminated and what this means for the future of the company.
Apple loads the iPhone 15 and Series 9
The first notable loss has been that of the iPhone 15 Pro and 15 Pro Maxwhich, despite having been launched last year, are no longer available in the official store. Apple prefers to focus attention on its new iPhone 16 line, leaving out recent models to prevent them from taking away sales. However, they can still be found at third-party distributors, although with fewer configuration and color options.
Another that has fallen this year is iPhone 13which had been the most affordable model in its range for a while. The withdrawal of this device reflects Apple’s strategy of keeping only two generations older than the most recent model on the market, something that fits with its effort to direct consumers towards newer options.
In the world of wearables, the Apple Watch Series 9 has had the same fate. Although this move is not surprising, given that Apple generally replaces its Series models with new generations, the truth is that there are still interesting offers from external distributors.
For its part, the transition to the USB-C port has generated great changes in accessories and devices. Products like Lightning to 3.5mm jack adapter or the Magic Mouse, Keyboard or Trackpad accessories with Lightning connection have become obsolete. The change to USB-C has also affected devices such as AirPods 2 and 3as well as the AirPods Max with Lightning port, which have been replaced by new, more modern versions.
Goodbye to FineWoven covers and MacBook Pros
Removal of covers FineWoven has been one of the most controversial, since they came as an ecological alternative to leather cases, but they earned a terrible reputation for their low quality. Barely a year after their release, Apple has quietly eliminated them from its catalog, leaving only the FineWoven wallet available, perhaps because it is not subject to the same wear and tear as the covers.
In the Mac range, the changes have been significant. He MacBook Air with M1 chipwhich marked the beginning of the transition to Apple Silicon, has been discontinued along with the MacBook Pro and Mac mini with M3 and M2 chiprespectively, to focus all sales focus on new computers with M4 series processors.
He iPad 9 and iPad mini 6 They have also abandoned the catalog. Both devices have been replaced by more modern models with features such as the A17 Pro chip and support for Apple Intelligence, which seek to position these devices as more complete tools for both leisure and productivity.
Perhaps another of the most symbolic withdrawals is that of SuperDriveApple’s CD and DVD reader and burner. Although it was expected, it marks the definitive end of an era. In a world where cloud storage and USBs dominate, the SuperDrive seemed like a relic from a technological past.
Finally, it is clear that 2024 has not only been a year of innovations for Apple, but also of farewells. The elimination of so many products underlines the company’s commitment to a future focused on efficiency, sustainability and universal standards. But for the nostalgic, it also marks the end of a stage in Apple’s history. What do you think of these decisions?
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