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Apple Discontinues 15 Devices, Launches iPhone 17e, MacBook Neo

3/9/2026

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Apple Inc. discontinued 15 devices, including iPhone 16e and MacBook models, while launching MacBook Neo and iPhone 17e.
The oldest discontinued device dates to 2019, and some were released six months before.
Discontinued devices remain eligible for software updates and five-to-seven-year support, then enter Apple's vintage list.
The shift mainly replaces older models with updated versions; removal of the 512GB MacBook Pro M5, introduced in October 2025, raises memory concerns.

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Story summary

Apple Inc. discontinued 15 devices, including iPhone 16e and MacBook models, while launching MacBook Neo and iPhone 17e.
The oldest discontinued device dates to 2019, and some were released six months before.
Discontinued devices remain eligible for software updates and five-to-seven-year support, then enter Apple's vintage list.
The shift mainly replaces older models with updated versions; removal of the 512GB MacBook Pro M5, introduced in October 2025, raises memory concerns.