Apple Discontinued These 5 Products in 2023

[MacRumors]

As the end of 2023 approaches, now is a good opportunity to look back at some of the devices and accessories that Apple discontinued throughout the year.

Apple products discontinued in 2023 include the iPhone 13 mini, 13-inch MacBook Pro, MagSafe Battery Pack, MagSafe Duo Charger, and leather accessories.

Also check out our lists of Apple products discontinued in 2022 and 2021.

iPhone Mini

Apple discontinued the iPhone 13 mini in September after introducing the iPhone 15 series, and this marked the end of the iPhone mini entirely, although a refurbished iPhone 12 mini remains available on Apple's online store in the U.S. for now.

Equipped with a 5.4-inch display with slim bezels, the iPhone mini was a favorite among fans of smaller smartphones, but market research firms said the model had low sales relative to other iPhone models. Apple decided not to release an iPhone 14 mini last year, but it had kept the iPhone 13 mini available as a lower-cost option.

The smallest iPhone that Apple sells brand new is now the iPhone SE with a 4.7-inch display, but it has a very outdated design with a Home button and thicker bezels, and the next iPhone SE is rumored to have a larger 6.1-inch display.

13-Inch MacBook Pro

Apple finally discontinued the 13-inch MacBook Pro last week following its "Scary Fast" event. The laptop had a seven-year-old design, and it was the final Mac equipped with a Touch Bar instead of physical function keys.

The 13-inch MacBook Pro was effectively replaced with the new entry-level 14-inch MacBook Pro with the standard M3 chip, although the former started at $1,299 and the latter starts at $1,599. The 14-inch model does offer several upgrades over the 13-inch model, such as the M3 chip, a 120Hz ProMotion display, a 1080p camera, and more ports.

MagSafe Battery Pack

Apple discontinued the MagSafe Battery Pack in September after introducing the iPhone 15 series.

Released in 2021, the ‌MagSafe Battery Pack‌ was priced at $99 and attaches magnetically to the back of the iPhone 12 and newer, providing hours of additional battery life. While all iPhone 15 models are now equipped with a USB-C port, the battery pack has a Lightning charging port, so it effectively became outdated.

MagSafe Duo Charger

Apple discontinued the MagSafe Duo Charger in September after introducing the iPhone 15 series.

Released in 2020, the MagSafe Duo Charger was a $129 foldable charging mat with both a MagSafe charger for iPhones and an Apple Watch magnetic charging puck. Like the MagSafe Battery Pack, it had a Lightning charging port.

Leather Accessories

Apple stopped selling leather accessories in September, including leather versions of iPhone cases, the MagSafe Wallet, Apple Watch bands, and more, as part of the company's environmental responsibility efforts. Apple introduced a new FineWoven fabric material for accessories that it says has a "significantly lower" carbon footprint than leather, but customers have complained about the new iPhone cases being prone to scratches and stains.

Honorable Mentions

Apple also discontinued its iTunes Movie Trailers app and the Apple Music Voice Plan this year.

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[jayducharme]

RIP iPhone mini. 😢 We hardly knew ye.

 

[Apple_Robert]

I never did like the TouchBar model.

 

[abatabia]

The mini was so darn cute.

 

[Xavier]

I have and use the MagSafe battery pack, MagSafe duo charger, and a leather case with leather wallet. Hope these products last for a bit and hopefully new versions are rereleased. Kinda sucks, the duo charger is so great for travel.

 

[IAmStumped]

Probably an unpopular opinion, but I really liked the design of the 13" MBP. The newer 14" is great but it feels a bit bulky in comparison. I guess I'll hold onto my M1 13" for as long as I can...

 

[deebinem]

BWAHAHA!! W in TF is that mini case the mini is sitting in? My blue 13 mini isn't that precious...

EDIT: Oh and if you are trying to approximate a gun/music gear style case, shouldn't there be foam in the top as well?

 

[al256]

I want a USB C MagSafe battery pack for the weekend and travels

 

[IAmStumped]

BWAHAHA!! W in TF is that mini case the mini is sitting in? My blue 13 mini isn't that precious...

EDIT: Oh and if you are trying to approximate a gun style case, shouldn't there be foam in the top as well?

I think that's an image from the keynote back in 2020 (I think) when the 12 mini was first introduced.

 

[com.B]

Hope the touch bar will be revived in some form.

 

[Moi Ici]

Probably an unpopular opinion, but I really liked the design of the 13" MBP. The newer 14" is great but it feels a bit bulky in comparison. I guess I'll hold onto my M1 13" for as long as I can...

Me too

 

[nutmac]

I wish MagSafe Battery Pack and MagSafe Duo Charger are coming back. Both are imperfect but can be made better with few changes.

For MagSafe Battery Pack, allow the battery pack to charge via MagSafe and USB-C. And now that iPhone mini is discontinued, increase the size and battery capacity.

For MagSafe Duo Charger, replace Lightning with USB-C and add fast (5W) Apple Watch charging.

 

[Lakersfan74]

No more lightning AirPods Pro 2 case either

 

[nutmac]

Probably an unpopular opinion, but I really liked the design of the 13" MBP. The newer 14" is great but it feels a bit bulky in comparison. I guess I'll hold onto my M1 13" for as long as I can...

That's where MacBook Air comes in. Too many people get hung up on its fanless design. In practice, the fan is rarely needed for a large percentage of users.

Even on my 16-inch MacBook Pro M2 Max or Mac Studio with M2 Ultra, the fan rarely kicks in, mostly for video export. Even then, it's almost never at full speed.

 

[ikramerica]

Amazon has the duo charger for $99 so I got one. I have so many lightning cables at this point both USB A and C that it would be wasteful to junk them.

 

[Godspeed8230]

I have the SE and I absolutely love the Homebutton/Touch-ID. It was especially great during COVID. It’s a great phone as well.

 

[CIA]

I for one lament the passing of the iTunes Trailers app. It was far superior to the replacement bundled version.

 

[laszlo182]

Hope the touch bar will be revived in some form.

Exactly. Why not have function keys *and* the Touch Bar.

 

[aParkerMusic]

BWAHAHA!! W in TF is that mini case the mini is sitting in? My blue 13 mini isn't that precious...

EDIT: Oh and if you are trying to approximate a gun/music gear style case, shouldn't there be foam in the top as well?

That’s from the announcement video of the phone…it was humorous….

 

[dahbearz]

RIP MagSafe Batter Pack. Despite it's relatively smaller capacity, I loved that it kept overheating in mind and would slowly drip charge your phone throughout the day. It was perfect for photo-heavy holidays.

 

[CharlesShaw]

RIP iPhone mini. 😢 We hardly knew ye.

Fingers crossed my mini holds on for years to come before it gets recycled by Apple.

 

[deebinem]

That’s from the announcement video of the phone…it was humorous….

Never saw it, I'll look for it, thanks!

But I think the criticism still stands as to the non-inclusion of foam in the top part of a case...

 

[Mac Fly (film)]

Some issue with Apple's Mac lineup: MBA needs HDMI and SD Card ... MBP needs longer battery life for wireless web ... Basic MBP should not exist ... Pro iMac should

 

[ikramerica]

Exactly. Why not have function keys *and* the Touch Bar.

That would be too logical…

 

[aParkerMusic]

Never saw it, I'll look for it, thanks!

But I think the criticism still stands as to the non-inclusion of foam in the top part of a case...

It doesn’t stand. It was a play off of spy-work. It was meant to be silly. Move on, you misfired, it happens to the best of us.