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Apple Declares Original iPhone SE and iPad Pro Obsolete

12/2/2025

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Apple updated its obsolete products list, including the original iPhone SE, the second-generation iPad Pro, and Apple Watch Series 4 Hermès and Nike models, reflecting ongoing lifecycle management.
The standard Apple Watch Series 4 remains vintage.
A product becomes obsolete seven years after it ceases distribution, meaning it cannot be repaired or have parts.
The original iPhone SE was discontinued in September 2018.
The second-generation iPad Pro debuted in 2017.

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Apple updated its obsolete products list, including the original iPhone SE, the second-generation iPad Pro, and Apple Watch Series 4 Hermès and Nike models, reflecting ongoing lifecycle management.
The standard Apple Watch Series 4 remains vintage.
A product becomes obsolete seven years after it ceases distribution, meaning it cannot be repaired or have parts.
The original iPhone SE was discontinued in September 2018.
The second-generation iPad Pro debuted in 2017.