This week, Apple captivated us with its “It’s Glowtime” event, unveiling the highly anticipated iPhone 16 lineup and of course, discontinued iPhones came into light with it…
At Apple’s It’s Glowtime event, the company unveiled a range of exciting new products and updates. The new iPhone 16 series debuts with the A18 chip, offering 30% faster performance and enhanced features like Apple Intelligence, an on-device AI system. The iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max models feature larger screens and advanced camera systems.
Apple also introduced the Apple Watch Series 10 with a brighter OLED display and new health-tracking capabilities, the AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation, and updated AirPods Max with USB-C charging.
The event highlighted Apple’s commitment to integrating AI across its devices, with Apple Intelligence set to roll out in October alongside iOS 18.
As is customary with new product launches, Apple has also bid farewell to several older iPhone models, discontinued iPhones have been left on dusty shelves of history to make space for these latest devices.
What are discontinued iPhones after the Apple event?
Following the announcement of the iPhone 16 series, Apple has officially retired the iPhone 13, iPhone 15 Pro, and iPhone 15 Pro Max from its active lineup. Although these models are no longer available directly from Apple, they may still be found through third-party retailers for some time. It’s worth noting that these older models could be offered at significant discounts as retailers clear their inventory.
Despite their discontinuation, the iPhone 13 and other retired models will continue to receive iOS and security updates for the foreseeable future.
Will discontinued iPhones receive iOS 18?
Apple’s upcoming iOS 18 update will support devices from 2018 onwards, including the iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, and iPhone XR. This means that even as new models take center stage, users of older iPhones will still benefit from the latest software improvements and security patches.
However, it’s important to keep in mind that some features exclusive to newer models will not be available on older devices.
For example, Apple Intelligence will only be supported on the iPhone 16 series, the iPhone 15 Pro, and the iPhone 15 Pro Max.
The iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max also offer larger displays and enhanced camera capabilities.
When is iPhone 16’s release date?
The iPhone 16 series will officially hit the market on September 13, with the first orders expected to ship on September 20. These new iPhones bring a host of advancements, including updated chips, a new Camera Control feature, fresh color options, and a host of camera improvements across all four models.
In addition to the new iPhones, Apple also introduced the Apple Watch Series 10 and AirPods 4 at the event. Incremental updates were also announced for the Apple Ultra 2, AirPods Max, and AirPods Pro 2.
For those considering a purchase of an older iPhone model, it’s advisable to act soon, as stock may become limited. Meanwhile, the latest iPhone 16 series promises a host of new features and improvements for those looking to upgrade.
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