Apple stops selling iPhone 14 and iPhone SE in the EU due to new charging requirements
Apple plans to stop selling the iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus, and third-generation iPhone SE in the European Union by 28 December.
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The reason is a new regulation that requires smartphones with wired charging to have a USB-C port. These models are equipped with a Lightning port that does not meet the requirements.
According to sources, Apple may start recalling the devices earlier in Switzerland, which complies with EU rules. In this country, they will be removed from the online store on 20 December. However, authorised resellers in the EU will be able to sell the remaining stock.
Apple also plans to stop selling other Lightning devices, including the Magic Keyboard. The company is working on the fourth-generation iPhone SE with USB-C, which is expected to be released in March.
The new EU rules apply to devices manufactured after 28 December, even if the models were introduced earlier.
Source: iGeneration
