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Apple fans in the EU looking to purchase the latest iPhone SE or iPhone 14 are out of luck. Following the European Union’s new regulations mandating the use of USB-C as the standard connection for charging electronic devices, Apple has removed all Lightning-based devices from its stores.
Devices like the iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus, and iPhone SE, which still featured Lightning ports, were taken off the shelves on Friday. This change has affected Apple Stores in countries such as Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway, Spain, Sweden, and Switzerland.
While Apple can continue selling Lightning products in regions outside the EU, the company has committed to transitioning to USB-C across its entire product lineup. This move was initiated in response to the EU’s USB-C charging mandate approved in 2022, which required companies to adopt the standard by the end of 2024.
The upcoming iPhone 15 will be the first Apple device to feature a USB-C port, replacing the Lightning port. Despite this transition, the iPhone SE has not been updated since 2022. Those in the EU eager to get their hands on Apple’s budget-friendly iPhone model will have to wait until the expected release of a new iPhone SE with a USB-C charging port in March.
Topics: Apple, iPhone
