10 Products Apple might kill this fall: iPhone 14 Plus, AirPods 2 and more

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iPhone 15 Pro & iPhone 15 Pro MaxSince the introduction of the iPhone XS and XR in 2018, Apple has typically retired flagship iPhones a year after their debut, likely due to the minimal differences between successive models, reported the publication.As per the report, this trend suggests that the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max might be on their way out. The iPhone 15 Pro was notable for being Apple’s first iPhone to feature a titanium frame, and it is likely that this will be the last model with the current 6.1-inch and 6.7-inch screen sizes, as the iPhone 16 Pro models are expected to have larger displays.

Additionally, the distinctive Blue Titanium color of the iPhone 15 Pro may not make a return in the upcoming series.Reportedly, the iPhone 14 Plus marked Apple’s return to offering a large, entry-level iPhone, following the less successful iPhone 12 mini and iPhone 13 mini. With its 6.7-inch display and robust battery life, it provided a more affordable alternative to the Pro Max models.

The iPhone 14 Plus also revived the “Plus" branding after a hiatus since the iPhone 8 Plus. Given Apple’s pattern of discontinuing certain models while keeping others around for longer, the iPhone 14 Plus may be discontinued, with the iPhone 14 likely remaining available for a bit longer.Introduced in 2021, the iPhone 13 brought notable upgrades, including improved battery life, a new camera system, and a smaller notch.

It remains one of the oldest iPhone currently available from Apple. As per the report, if past patterns hold true, the iPhone 13 might be retired, with the iPhone 14 taking over at the $599 price point, at least until the release of the iPhone SE 4.All three Apple Watch models are due for potential updates.