iPhone 14 and iPhone SE no longer available in most EU countries

As previously reported, Apple will no longer sell iPhone 14 and iPhone SE in the EU Due to local legislation, all smartphones sold there must be equipped with a USB-C port. After these models were removed from online stores in some countries For example, in Switzerland, Apple has now stopped selling iPhone 14 and SE in most EU countries.

Apple stops sales of iPhone 14 and SE 3 in EU

as pointed out mike rumor and confirmed 9 to 5iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus and 3rd generation iPhone SE are no longer available for purchase in Apple’s online store in most EU countries. Local legislation stipulates that companies have until December 28 to update the USB-C ports on their products or they will no longer be sold in the EU.

The devices are no longer available in countries such as Germany, Spain, France, Italy and Portugal. They can still be used in the UK as the UK is no longer part of the EU.

With the launch of iPhone 15 in 2023, the USB-C port will become standard on all iPhone models. The company has also updated almost all its accessories such as AirPods and magic mouse Comes with USB-C port. However, Apple still sells the iPhone 14 and iPhone SE, both of which feature Lightning connectors.

For consumers in the EU, this means they’ll miss out on the cheapest iPhone available – at least for now. Launched in September 2022, the iPhone 14 retains the design of the iPhone 13 and makes some minor hardware improvements, such as emergency calls via satellite. As for the iPhone SE 3, it was launched in March 2022 and still retains the home button design of the old iPhone 8.

There are rumors that Apple will launch a new redesigned iPhone SE early next year with a USB-C port, which may be the reason why the company has not discontinued the current version in the EU. As for the iPhone 14, this model may be discontinued in September 2025 with the launch of the iPhone 17 series.

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