
18 months might not seem like that much, but would you pay the full price for an iPhone 13, which was released at the same time? iPad Mini: Released in September 2021, it's worth keeping in mind the age of this tablet.Right now, it's unclear what Apple's intention are for this Mac. Mac Pro: We're into the second-generation of Apple Silicon chips, and still no Mac Pro.24-inch iMac: Now that the M1 chips have been horned aside by the M2, Apple is asking a lot of money to pay for a Mac that could see a refresh in the next few months (likely spring time 2023, possibly this month).With that in mind, there are still a few Apple products that you should avoid buying right now, either because they're in line for a refresh, or they're just not going to get updated because Apple is phasing them out. If you see inaccuracies in our content, please report the mistake via this form. If we have made an error or published misleading information, we will correct or clarify the article. Our editors thoroughly review and fact-check every article to ensure that our content meets the highest standards.

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