GoKawiilApple set to discontinue over 10 products after September 9 launch event
Apple's upcoming September 9 event is expected to bring new iPhones, Apple Watches, and other devices, which will likely push more than ten current products out of the lineup. Items rumored for discontinuation include the iPhone 17 Pro, iPhone 17 Pro Max, iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, Apple Watch Series 11, Apple Watch Ultra 3, AirPods 4 models, Apple TV 4K, and both HomePod versions.
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Apple typically retires older models when new ones launch, but delays to the iPhone 18 and iPhone Air 2 into 2027 create uncertainty about whether the iPhone 16 will stick around longer than usual. Rising prices across Apple's lineup could also push the company to keep cheaper legacy devices on sale rather than cutting them immediately, altering its usual product cycle strategy.
- Apple's September 9 event could trigger discontinuation of more than 10 current products.
- iPhone 16 and 16 Plus may stay on sale longer than normal due to iPhone 18 delays into 2027.
- Rising Apple prices could lead the company to retain older, cheaper models alongside pricier new releases.
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