Apple is no longer selling its iPhone SE and iPhone 14 series in Europe – the last phone models with Apple's proprietary Lightning charging port – as The EU has moved to a common charging solution built around USB-CEU Directive 2022/2380 comes into force today in an effort to reduce e-waste and resolve market fragmentation.
On spot investigation by The Verge Shows that the iPhone SE, iPhone 14 and 14 Plus and the Lightning-based Magic Keyboard have been removed from Apple's online store in the Netherlands, France, Norway and Germany. The same devices are still for sale in the US and other countries outside the 30 EEA member states. A new iPhone SE with USB-C and other upgrades an OLED display Rumored for 2025.
In addition to requiring USB-C ports on a wide range of devices sold in the EU starting December 28, 2024, the directive also requires devices that support fast charging to support the USB PD standard, Allows charging bricks to be unbundled from retail. appliances, and helps consumers better understand the power requirements of the appliances they are purchasing through better labeling.