Apple has halted sales of the iPhone 14 and iPhone SE in several European countries to comply with the European Union’s new law mandating the USB-C connection standard. In line with this decision, the company will no longer offer these models in its official stores in countries such as Germany, Spain, France, Italy and Portugal. However, sales continue in the UK, as this country has left the European Union… Here are the details!

Apple is entering the process of compliance with EU laws!

The European Union has mandated that all smartphones must switch to the USB-C port by 28 December 2024. This regulation requires manufacturers to make their products compliant with this standard. Although Apple switched to USB-C connection with the iPhone 15 series, it did not include the iPhone 14 and iPhone SE models using the Lightning connection.

This ended access to Apple’s most affordable iPhone models for users in Europe. iPhone 14 was released in 2022 and continued the iPhone 13 design with minor hardware innovations. iPhone SE 3 offered a more compact option while maintaining the classic iPhone 8 design.

Apple is expected to introduce a new iPhone SE model with USB-C connectivity in early 2025. Therefore, the discontinuation of the current SE model in Europe is considered a step in line with Apple’s product strategy. On the other hand, iPhone 14 would be completely shelved in 2025 with the introduction of a new model as every year.

These developments show that Apple is reshaping its product range in the European market and accelerating the process of adapting to legal regulations. So what do you think about these changes? Don’t forget to share your comments with us!