Apple has stopped selling the iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus, and iPhone SE (3rd generation) in 29 countries, including Northern Ireland. This move is because of a new rule by the European Union that says all electronic devices, like smartphones, must use the USB-C charging standard by December 28, 2024. This rule aims to reduce electronic waste and make charging ports the same for everyone.
Even though Apple didn’t agree with this rule, they started using USB-C with the iPhone 15 series and other products like iPads and AirPods. Because of this change, older iPhones that still use the Lightning charger cannot be sold in EU countries, Switzerland, and Northern Ireland anymore.
While Apple has removed these models from its official stores, you can still find them at third-party sellers, like Amazon Spain, for a little while longer. But this won’t last forever.
Additionally, reports show that iPhone SE sales are dropping as people look forward to a new model expected in Spring 2025. Outside of Europe, this rule doesn’t affect other countries much, and it’s unlikely they will create similar laws before the iPhone 14 is no longer sold later this year.
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