Discontinuation of Apple Thunderbolt Display

Apple quietly ceased sales and production of its 27-inch Thunderbolt Display, leaving a noticeable gap in its display lineup and causing concern among professional Mac users.

Significance

This event removed Apple's only first-party display offering, creating an immediate and pressing need for a new, more advanced monitor solution for its professional and prosumer users, directly leading to the conceptualization of the Pro Display XDR.