Apple Pulls iPhone 14 and iPhone SE from 29 Countries
New EU regulations force Apple to phase out older iPhone models with Lightning connectors, impacting markets across Europe and beyond
- New regulations require devices to adopt USB-C charging ports
- Affected models are removed from Apple stores across the EU
- Other regions are unlikely to adopt similar legislation before the iPhone 14's planned phase-out in fall 2025
Apple has officially pulled the iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus, and iPhone SE 3rd generation from sale in 29 countries, including Northern Ireland, to comply with a new EU directive.
The regulation, effective December 28, 2024, mandates that all devices, including phones and tablets, must use a universal USB-C charging port to reduce electronic waste.
While Apple initially opposed the change, it now offers only USB-C compatible models, such as the iPhone 15 and iPhone 16 series, for sale across the EU.
However, remaining stocks of the iPhone 14 are still available through third-party resellers.
Although Switzerland and Northern Ireland are also affected, the global impact will likely be limited, as the iPhone 14 is expected to be phased out by fall 2025.
