Apple introduced many new hardware this month. An unforgettable March was experienced with new iPhones, iPads, Macs, and more. Apple also removed many products from the market this month — and this was not just to make room for new hardware.

Leave the Old Behind, Welcome the New

The new products introduced in March are as follows:

  • iPhone 17e
  • 11-inch M4 iPad Air
  • 13-inch M4 iPad Air
  • 13-inch M5 MacBook Air
  • 15-inch M5 MacBook Air
  • 14-inch M5 Pro MacBook Pro
  • 14-inch M5 Max MacBook Pro
  • 16-inch M5 Pro MacBook Pro
  • 16-inch M5 Max MacBook Pro
  • Apple Studio Display (2026)
  • Apple Studio Display XDR
  • MacBook Neo
  • AirPods Max 2

Apple also introduced the 2026 Spring collection, which includes iPhone cases, Apple Watch bands, new colors of the Crossbody Strap, and special edition Powerbeats Pro headphones as part of the first Beats-Nike collaboration.

With the arrival of new hardware, Apple also removed these products from the market:

  • iPhone 16e
  • 11-inch M3 iPad Air
  • 13-inch M3 iPad Air
  • 13-inch M4 MacBook Air
  • 15-inch M4 MacBook Air
  • 14-inch M4 Pro MacBook Pro
  • 14-inch M4 Max MacBook Pro
  • 16-inch M4 Pro MacBook Pro
  • 16-inch M4 Max MacBook Pro
  • Apple Studio Display (2022)
  • AirPods Max (USB-C)

The removal of each of these products from the market means that a new product is taking the place of an old one.

Not All Removed Products Were Replaced

However, Apple not only removed product versions in March, but also discontinued two product lines.

Firstly, Apple removed the 32-inch, 6K resolution Pro Display XDR that was introduced alongside the redesigned Intel Mac Pro in 2019.

While the new Studio Display XDR is a spiritual successor, even with mini LED technology and higher refresh rates, the new "Pro" monitor is still a 27-inch, 5K resolution monitor.

Then, 9to5Mac exclusively reported that Apple has completely removed the Mac Pro. Currently, the Mac Studio, which offers M3 Ultra and M4 Max chips, was already ahead of the M2 Ultra Mac Pro. Apple finally did the inevitable and fully retired the Mac Pro product line.

Speaking of Mac Studio, Apple stopped selling the highest RAM configuration for this machine this month.

This is likely a situation where Apple struggled to procure RAM for this machine during a global memory shortage due to AI server needs.

Still, it is not very common for Apple to not be in a position to take your money if you are willing to pay for the best machine.

This is particularly noteworthy considering that 512GB RAM stands out as a significant feature for the M3 Ultra chip inside the Mac Studio.

A product that remained in place in March, despite rumors that it would be replaced, was the A16 iPad.

Meanwhile, everyone is wondering when Apple will refresh the Apple TV 4K, which last received an update in 2022. Was there even color television back then?

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