Key Points:
• Apple has stopped selling the iPhone 14 and iPhone SE in most European Union (EU) countries due to local legislation requiring all smartphones to have a USB-C port.
• The devices are no longer available in countries such as Germany, Spain, France, Italy, and Portugal, but remain available in the UK, which is no longer part of the EU.
• Apple is rumored to introduce a new, redesigned iPhone SE with a USB-C port early next year, which may be the reason the company didn’t discontinue the current version in the EU.
As reported earlier, Apple has removed the iPhone 14 and iPhone SE from its online store in several EU countries, including Switzerland, due to the region’s requirement for all smartphones to have a USB-C port. This change affects most EU countries, with the exception of the UK, which is no longer part of the EU.
The iPhone 14 and iPhone SE, both with Lightning connectors, are no longer available for purchase in countries such as Germany, Spain, France, Italy, and Portugal. This means that customers in these regions will be missing out on the cheapest iPhone options for now.
The iPhone 15, introduced in 2023, features a USB-C port as standard across all iPhone models. Apple has also updated most of its accessories, such as AirPods and Magic Mouse, to include USB-C ports. However, the company still sells the iPhone 14 and iPhone SE, both with Lightning connectors.
Rumors suggest that Apple may introduce a new, redesigned iPhone SE with a USB-C port early next year, which could be the reason the company didn’t discontinue the current version in the EU. The iPhone 14 is also expected to be discontinued in September 2025 with the launch of the iPhone 17 lineup.
For those in the EU looking for a new iPhone, it may be worth waiting for the rumored new iPhone SE or considering other options available in the market.
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