It's official, Apple has stopped selling the iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus and iPhone SE 3 due to the incompatibility of the USB-C port and the impending European regulations.
A fact that was expected a few days ago, and that we anticipated given what could happen due to the arrival of Apple Intelligence and the incompatibility with some iPhones, has ended up happening. The third generation iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus and iPhone SE are no longer officially sold in European Union countries. Indeed, a new regulation will come into force according to which existing mobile phones must have a USB-C port. Remember that this type of input is only available from iPhone 15 onwards.
Apple stands out from its old iPhones and the iPhone 14 for the Lightning port
Monitoring the different Apple Stores online is possible detect that it is no longer possible to purchase the mentioned iPhone models in several European countries, including USA. The aforementioned regulations will be official starting tomorrow, Saturday, December 28, and will apply to any model released for sale after this date. At iPadizate, we believe that the iPhone 14 would be retired like the iPhone 13 due to a non-compatibility issue with Apple Intelligencesomething that did not happen immediately but came true given the aforementioned regulations.
Apple will stop selling iPhone 14 and iPhone SE
There is curiosity as to the territories where the regulations apply. Northern Irelandalthough it is geographically part of the United Kingdom, Yes, it will be forced to retire said iPhone because it still participates in the EU single market.. The United Kingdom has not been part of the region since 2020, a fact historically known as Brexit.
Are there any natural substitutes for these iPhones?
The withdrawal of iPhone models with Lightning port will be gradual, they are still present in some selected countries of the European Union but it is only a matter of time before the withdrawal is complete. The only places they can be found are authorized distributors or resellers such as carriers and certain companies. where they have an electronic space while stocks last.
The current iPhone SE does not stand out precisely for its design
The iPhone 14 would have ceased to exist in September 2025 due to the imminent release of the iPhone 17something that, for the first time, will not happen at Apple after an event. The iPhone SE will be replaced in spring 2025 with the arrival of the fourth generation iPhone SE. A major redesign is expected to accommodate the latest existing iPhone models with Face ID abandon Touch ID to end this technology on iPhones.
Unfortunately, for the moment, there will not be a more economical model in the European Union. iPhone 15 will become the newest and cheapest iPhone next spring and the official premiere of the fourth generation of the iPhone SE, long awaited by many users, is carried out.
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