Apple just pulled back the curtains on its new iPhone 16 lineup of devices that deliver impressive upgrades over the last generation. That doesn't mean that last year's iPhones have become redundant as they are still quite capable devices. In a surprising turn of events, however, Apple has discontinued the iPhone 15 Pro and 15 Pro Max devices shortly after the launch of the iPhone 16.

Yes, if you go to Apple's official website, you will notice that the Cupertino giant has quietly removed the purchase page for the iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max. This is not a new scenario; Apple generally discontinues older Pro models as soon as the new series is released. That likely helps boost sales of the newer devices, as people typically jump to the older phones due to their reduced price.

But the iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max were the only two devices to get Apple Intelligence before the iPhone 16 series. None of the other iPhone 15 models have enough memory required to run the AI functions. So now that they've been discontinued, the only way to experience Apple's AI prowess is to get one of the new iPhone 16 series of devices.

So if you're planning to get yourself an iPhone 15 Pro on the cheap, you're in luck now. Although there is no official way to get a new 15 Pro or Pro Max model from Apple's online store. The site still says you can get one from authorized dealers. So it is still not too late to get one from your nearby Apple Store or any other store.