Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL) has discontinued two configurations of the 21.5-inch iMac. The move follows the tech giant discontinuing the iMac Pro.
What happened: The iMac’s 512 GB and 1TB SSD configurations are no longer available for purchase on the Apple website, leaving the 256 GB SSD and 1 TB Fusion Drive versions as the only options now available to customers, according to a report by MacRumors.
Although the 512 GB and 1 TB SSD options were not available for purchase last month, it was unclear whether it was due to a component supply issue or permanent discontinuation of the two options, according to the report.
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Why does it matter: Apple’s decision discontinuing both configurations reinforces speculation that the tech giant plans to replace the 27-inch and 21.5-inch versions of the iMac with a completely new iMac redesigned later this year.
Apple launched the iMac Pro in 2017, but discontinued the product earlier this month after the launch of newer products. The company’s revamped 27-inch iMac is currently the most popular model among professional users, while the Mac Pro is being offered at the top of the company’s offerings. Apple launched the Mac Pro in 2019.
Apple is now looking to introduce a whole new range of iMacs that will be powered by next-generation Apple silicon chips, while the technology giant continues to focus on self-reliance for device components and stops using chips made by Intel Corporation (NASDAQ: INTC).
Apple has already launched the MacBook Air, MacBook Pro and Mac Mini with their proprietary M1 chips.
Share Price: Apple shares closed about 0.5% lower on Friday at $ 119.99.
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