Replacing Apple Devices
Below is a list of Apple products with recommendations for when to replace old ones. Newer Apple products use USB-C and Apple Intelligence. To learn more about timing purchases of Apple products, read Best Time to Buy Apple Products and visit the iPhone JD blog and the 9to5Mac website. Also read about making phones last, replacing devices with battery decay, and devices that use Apple Intelligence.
Time for Replacing Apple Products
iPhone - Upgrade to iPhone 15 (2023) or later for processor needed for Apple Intelligence. Apple's Entry level iPhone was updated in Spring 2025 with a better battery, bigger screen, Face ID, USB-C and higher price. In Fall 2025 iPhone's Standard, Air, and Pro models will get a better camera, faster processor, improved displays, and perhaps a higher price.
AirPods - AirPod received USB-C charging in fall 2024. Apple updated entry-level AirPods in September 2024. AirPod Pro update is expected in September 2025 with new design and noise cancellation.
Apple Watch - Apple Watch 10 released in Fall 2024 brought modest improvements. Update in 2025 could get faster data speeds.
iPad - Apple updated the Standard iPad and iPad Air in Spring 2025 with a faster processor. Apple updated the iPad Mini and iPad Pro in 2024. The Standard iPad doesn't support Apple Intelligence.
iPad - Apple updated the Standard iPad and iPad Air in Spring 2025 with a faster processor. Apple updated the iPad Mini and iPad Pro in 2024. The Standard iPad doesn't support Apple Intelligence.
MacBook - MacBook Air was updated in Spring 2025 with faster processor, updated webcam, double the RAM. Mac Pro update is expected in Fall 2025.
Apple TV - refresh expected in 2025; last updated in October 2022
HomePod - updated in January 2023.
HomePod - updated in January 2023.
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