Apple pulls the last Lightning IPHONES in front of USB-C-out for EU!
Apple pulls the last Lightning IPHONES in front of USB-C-out for EU!
From December 28, 2024, all smartphones sold in the European Union must be equipped with a USB-C port. This measure forces Apple to remove the sale of its last models with Lightning connections, the iPhone SE 3 and the iPhone 14 variants. As the Krone , these models are no longer available in the Apple online shops within the EU. The reason is clear: the new EU requirements for the connection must be observed from January 2025 and all devices that do not meet this standard must no longer be sold.
The first steps to comply with this regulation are already visible, since Apple has already removed the iPhone SE 3 and the two iPhones 14 and 14 plus from the Swiss online shop, such as The verge . In the online shops of other EU countries, however, the models are still available, which is fueling speculation that Apple will soon also add there. However, it remains unclear why Switzerland is the first country affected. The move to USB-C was essential after Apple switched to the modern standard with the iPhone 15 in 2023, while models with the outdated Lightning connection will soon be part of the past.
new iPhones in sight
According to Perig, Apple is already planning the introduction of a new iPhone SE with USB-C in the course of 2025. This should not only have the new standard, but also offer a redesign and an OLED display. The market launch of the iPhone 17 series is expected for September 2025. As far as the current sales figures are concerned, this decision will only have a minimal influence on the availability of the models, since they are to be replaced by the new generations next year, according to the Krone .| Details | |
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