14.12.2024 11:40
A decision has been made that affects millions of iPhone users from Apple. Apple announced that it will stop selling the iPhone 14 and SE in Europe by the end of the year due to the USB-C requirement.
Apple has announced that it will stop selling the iPhone SE and iPhone 14 series in Europe by the end of the year, following the implementation of the mandatory USB-C universal charging connector.
NOT IN COMPLIANCE WITH EU POLICY
Among the oldest models that Apple directly sells are the third-generation iPhone SE, iPhone 14, and iPhone 14 Plus. These devices do not comply with the European Union's policy, which will come into effect in January 2025, as they use the "Lightning port." Instead of producing new versions of these models with USB-C ports, Apple has decided to halt sales earlier than planned.
THE ERA OF THE LIGHTNING PORT WILL COME TO AN END
The iPhone 14 and 14 Plus were expected to be models that Apple would remove from sale in the European Union after the launch of the iPhone 17 next fall. Therefore, the company will face nearly a year of sales loss. However, it is anticipated that this loss can be compensated by the fourth-generation iPhone SE, which will be equipped with a USB-C port and is set to be released in spring 2025.
The new iPhone SE is expected to resemble the iPhone 14 design with a bezel-less display, advanced camera, and USB-C charging features. Outside the European Union, it is expected that Apple will continue to sell the existing iPhone SE and iPhone 14 series until the end of 2025, until the launch of the new iPhone SE model. After this transition, the era of the Lightning port used in Apple devices will completely come to an end.