Apple discontinues 15 products: What’s gone and what deals are still available for you?

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Apple's fall product lineup has been nothing short of eventful, with a September event packed with new launches, followed by the iPad mini 7 release in mid-October. As part of this wave of fresh announcements, the company also decided to phase out several older products, making them unavailable for purchase on the Apple Store. While these devices are no longer available directly from Apple, third-party retailers still offer discounts on previous-generation products.

Apple launched the iPad mini 7 in October, introducing upgrades like Apple Intelligence, Apple Pencil Pro compatibility, and a fix for the jelly scrolling issue. With the new features, there's little reason to opt for the older iPad mini 6, and no notable discounts are available for it. The iPad mini 7 is priced at $459.

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Introduced as an eco-friendly alternative to leather, Apple's FineWoven iPhone cases failed to meet expectations due to their tendency to scratch easily. These cases have been discontinued for the iPhone 16 models, but FineWoven MagSafe wallets and Apple Watch bands are still available. Some deals for FineWoven cases for iPhone 15 can be found online, such as a $29 option for the iPhone 15 Plus.

Apple unveiled the new M4 MacBook Pro models with enhanced performance in late October, leading to the discontinuation of the M3 MacBook Pro. Deals for the M3 models are still available, such as a $1299 offer for the base model at Best Buy.

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With the redesign of the Mac mini in October, featuring M4/M4 Pro chipsets and more RAM options, the previous M2 Mac mini model is now outdated. While no standout deals are available for the M2 model, the M4 Mac mini can be purchased for $579 on Amazon.

Apple updated the iMac with the M4 chip, offering better performance and additional features. As a result, the