Apple Discontinues 25 Devices in 2025: End of iPhone SE, MacBook Air M3 & More.

Apple Discontinues 25 Devices in 2025: End of iPhone SE, MacBook Air M3 & More.

Apple Discontinued 25 Devices in 2025: iPhone 16 Pro, MacBook Air M3, and the End of the iPhone SE Era.

               As 2025 draws to a close, Apple has executed its most aggressive product cleanup yet, discontinuing approximately 25 devices across iPhones, iPads, Macs, Apple Watches, and accessories.

            The most poignant farewell? The entire iPhone SE lineup – gone forever after the February launch of the iPhone 16e, marking the permanent end of Home buttons, Touch ID, LCD screens, sub-6-inch displays, and Lightning ports in Apple's iPhone catalog.
In a year defined by incremental yet relentless evolution, Apple streamlined its portfolio more decisively than ever. Most discontinuations followed the familiar pattern: older models retired to make room for successors with faster chips like M4, M5, or A18. But 2025 stood out for closing entire chapters – the budget-focused SE series and the waning "Plus" variants – signaling a unified, modern ecosystem with no room for legacy designs.

The End of the iPhone SE: A Symbolic Goodbye

The biggest headline was the February discontinuation of the third-generation iPhone SE (2022) following the iPhone 16e's debut. Launched at $599 – a notable hike from the SE's $429 starting price – the 16e repositioned Apple's entry-level offering as a full-fledged member of the modern iPhone family: 6.1-inch OLED display, Face ID, USB-C, A18 chip, and Apple Intelligence support.

The original SE (2016) revived the beloved 4-inch form factor with iPhone 6s internals. Sequels in 2020 and 2022 retained the iPhone 8's chassis, Home button, and Touch ID – a nostalgic haven for fans of compact phones and fingerprint security. But with the 16e, Apple declared those days over. No more LCDs, no more Lightning, no more bezels-dominated designs. The shift underscores Apple's push toward a premium, AI-driven future, even at the "affordable" end.

iPhone Overhaul: Pro Models and Plus Phased Out
Seven iPhones vanished in 2025:
iPhone 14 and 14 Plus (early year)
iPhone 15 and 15 Plus (September, with iPhone 17 launch)
iPhone 16 Pro and 16 Pro Max (replaced by iPhone 17 Pro series)
iPhone SE (3rd gen)

The "Plus" line's gradual demise continued, with no Plus in the iPhone 17 lineup – replaced conceptually by the ultra-thin iPhone Air.
Macs Get a Chip Refresh Cleanse
Apple's Mac lineup saw extensive pruning as M4 and beyond took center stage:

13-inch and 15-inch MacBook Air (M3)
Remaining 13-inch MacBook Air (M2)
Mac Studio (M2 Max/Ultra)
14-inch MacBook Pro (M4 base model, updated variants)


These exits reflect Apple's accelerated silicon cadence, ensuring every active Mac leverages the latest efficiency and AI capabilities.
Other Categories: Tablets, Watches, and Accessories
iPads: iPad Pro (M4), iPad Air (M2), iPad 10th gen
Apple Watch: Series 10, Ultra 2, SE (2nd gen)
Accessories: Older MagSafe chargers, certain cables, Vision Pro (1st gen, M2)

Hook: Apple's 2025 purge wasn't just housekeeping – it was a declaration. Legacy features are extinct; the future is all-screen, USB-C, Apple Silicon, and Intelligence. For fans of compact classics like the SE, it's bittersweet. But for the ecosystem overall, it's leaner, faster, and unequivocally modern.

While discontinued from Apple's direct sales, many models remain available refurbished or via resellers, often at discounts. Support continues for years via software updates. Yet 2025's changes cement Apple's trajectory: fewer choices, but more focused excellence.