Apple Discontinues 16-Year-Old SuperDrive

The iconic external CD/DVD drive is no longer available worldwide, marking the end of Apple's legacy optical media accessory.

The SuperDrive, introduced in 2008 alongside the original MacBook Air, is now sold out globally on Apple's online stores.
The accessory, which used an outdated USB-A connector, was initially designed to compensate for the MacBook Air's lack of a built-in optical drive.
Apple has not officially commented on the discontinuation, but the prolonged unavailability suggests the end of the product line.
The move reflects a broader industry shift away from physical media as digital downloads and streaming become the norm.
Despite its discontinuation, alternative external CD/DVD drives remain available for those who still require optical media support.