In a significant move, Apple has stopped selling the iPhone 14 and iPhone SE (3rd generation) in most European Union countries. This decision comes in response to new EU regulations requiring all smartphones sold in the region to have a USB-C port for wired charging.
Starting December 28, 2024, the iPhone 14 and iPhone SE are no longer listed on Apple’s online store in countries such as Germany, France, Italy, Spain, and Sweden. The regulation applies to any new iPhone unit placed for sale after this date, even older models1. While the iPhone 15 series, which features USB-C ports, complies with the new rules, the iPhone 14 and iPhone SE still have Lightning ports.
Apple is expected to announce a fourth-generation iPhone SE with a USB-C port in March 2025, which should quickly return to the EU market. Meanwhile, the iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus would likely have been discontinued in September 2025, so their sales in the EU are ending around nine months early.
This change highlights the EU’s commitment to reducing electronic waste and standardizing charging ports across devices. However, it means that customers in the EU will miss out on the more affordable iPhone 14 and iPhone SE models for now.
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