Following the launch of the fourth-generation Apple TV back in 2015, the tech titan is phasing out the previous version of its set-top box.
The Cupertino, California-based company has removed the device from its online store. Instead, all links to the Apple TV 3 are now rerouting to its fourth-generation successor. Apple has also confirmed its decision in an email to employees and educators, obtained by 9to5Mac.
The tech giant intends to continue to fulfill backlog orders for the device but will be focusing its efforts on the new device in the future.
Effective immediately, Apple TV (third generation), MD/199LL/A, has reached end of life and is now discontinued. The Apple Supply team will fulfill all shippable backlog. The discontinuation of the third-gen model comes as no surprise, as the company began gradually pulling the device from its stores back in September.
Apple is still selling refurbished models of the Apple TV 3 for $59, but they probably won’t be around for too long. The fourth-generation device is available in 32 GB and 64 GB configurations, which will cost you $149 and $199.
So in case you want to grab a third-generation Apple TV on the cheap, you’d better act fast.
- Business Insider