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Apple declares products obsolete, plans large iPhone 18 run

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Apple has recently declared several products obsolete, including the 12-inch MacBook (2017), the iPad (6th generation), and BeatsX headphones. This designation occurs seven years after a product's last availability. In separate news, the company is reportedly planning a large production run for the standard iPhone 18, building on the success of the iPhone 17. AI

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Apple declares products obsolete, plans large iPhone 18 run

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