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Apple Stops Selling iPhone 14 and iPhone SE in More EU Countries

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Starting today, the iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus, and third-generation iPhone SE have been fully removed from Apple's online store in most EU countries, due to an imminently-effective regulation that requires smartphones with wired charging capabilities that are newly placed for sale to be equipped with a USB-C port in the EU.

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The trio of iPhone models are no longer listed on Apple's online store in Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain, Sweden, and most other EU countries. The devices have also been unlisted in a few other countries that participate in the EU's single market, such as Switzerland.

The regulation comes into force on December 28, and it applies to any individual iPhone unit placed for sale after that date, even if they are older models. While all iPhone 15 and iPhone 16 models are equipped with USB-C ports for wired charging, the iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus, and current iPhone SE still have Lightning ports.

The UK left the EU in 2020, so it is not impacted by this regulation. Northern Ireland is affected, however, as it still participates in the EU's single market.

Apple began phasing out the trio of iPhone models in the EU market last week, and it still has to delist the devices in a few more EU countries. In-store availability at Apple Stores and Apple Authorized Resellers will likely be hit or miss over the next few days, as any remaining inventory is depleted. But, by and large, the iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus, and iPhone SE are no longer available from Apple in the EU.

Apple is expected to announce a fourth-generation iPhone SE with a USB-C port in March, so the device should quickly return to the EU. Meanwhile, the iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus likely would have been discontinued in September had the USB-C regulation not existed, so sales of those devices are ending in the EU around nine months early.

Earlier this month, French website iGeneration.fr was first to break the news about Apple's plans to stop selling these iPhone models in the EU.

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When the home button goes away for good then that’ll be my best chance to abandon iPhone after owning one for over ten years.

I detest Face ID, not to mention the older home button iPhones just felt better in the hands to use.

iPhones used to be enjoyable tech, but with these newer iPhones they just feel like tools.

And although I’ve heard Android has some pretty reputable tools now, the truth is this is an opportunity to rid/curb smartphone use.

I’ll probably get a 9th Gen iPad and ideally go back to a flip phone.
 
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DigitalAR said:
When the home button goes away for good then that’ll be my best chance to abandon iPhone after owning one for over ten years.

I detest Face ID, not to mention the older home button iPhones just felt better in the hands to use.

iPhones used to be enjoyable tech, but with these newer iPhones they just feel like tools.

And although I’ve heard Android has some pretty reputable tools now, the truth is this is an opportunity to rid/curb smartphone use.

I’ll probably get a 9th Gen iPad and ideally go back to a flip phone.
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I agree completely with your comments on home button and Face ID. However, regarding your probable plans, it sounds like you do not travel much. Unfortunately a smart phone is a necessity now for tickets, bookings, banking etc. etc. Unless you plan on carrying an iPad with cell service everywhere.
 
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segfaultdotorg said:
Sad! This will really affect low income consumers. Shame on you, Apple!
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More likely it will affect Apple's sales with people who cannot or will not pay more.

Some in the latter category may decide to buy a different iPhone after all, but the rest will just pick up an Android phone instead.
 
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JosephAW said:
I’m surprised Apple didn’t provide an adapter that you could just plug into your end of your cable or even at the bottom of your phone, simpler solution. :rolleyes:
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Not allowed by the regulation.

Expos of 1969 said:
I agree completely with your comments on home button and Face ID. However, regarding your probable plans, it sounds like you do not travel much. Unfortunately a smart phone is a necessity now for tickets, bookings, banking etc. etc. Unless you plan on carrying an iPad with cell service everywhere.
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As someone who kept match tickets from certain important games, I miss them. As you point out, not having a smartphone will become more limiting as Tim goes by.

segfaultdotorg said:
Sad! This will really affect low income consumers. Shame on you, Apple!
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It isn't Apple, it's the EU rules that require this.

KrisLord said:
I’m surprised Apple got to the point of having to remove the SE from sale before the new USB-C model is available.

This law isn’t a surprise and there’s been plenty of time to plan for it.
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Apple had to comply and likely didn't want to do a single model roll out or speed it up for the Sept launch.

d686546s said:
More likely it will affect Apple's sales with people who cannot or will not pay more.

Some in the latter category may decide to buy a different iPhone after all, but the rest will just pick up an Android phone instead.
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Maybe, but switching costs likely means most will stick with Apple and pay the price. I suspect many price conscious buyers are already gone.
 
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BelgianChoklit said:
Uhm... still for sale on Apple Store in Belgium
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As I understand the rule, as long as Apple had them in stock to sell they can, they just can't replenish store inventory. If Apple moved the stock to the Apple Store business line they may be able to sell them for a while since in theory they are in a retail store, not being manufactured and restocked. Once that inventory is gone, no more SE until they introduce a new compliant one.
 
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