Apple to End Sales of iPhone SE (3rd Gen) and iPhone 14 Series in Europe by 2024
Apple plans to stop selling the iPhone SE (3rd generation) and iPhone 14 series in Europe by the end of 2024. This decision is in response to the European Union’s new rule requiring all devices to have USB-C charging ports by January 2025. Since these models use the Lightning port, they do not meet the new standard.
Instead of updating the devices to include USB-C ports, Apple has decided to halt their sales in Europe earlier than originally planned. Normally, the iPhone 14 and 14 Plus would be available in the region until the fall of 2025, coinciding with the release of the iPhone 17. As a result, Apple will miss about a year of potential sales for these models in Europe.
Due to its Lightning connectivity, the only iPhone with Touch ID will soon be discontinued in Europe.
This change is part of Apple’s move away from the Lightning port. The upcoming fourth-generation iPhone SE, anticipated in spring 2025, will feature USB-C and design updates similar to the iPhone 14, such as an edge-to-edge display and an improved camera.
Outside the EU, Apple will continue to sell the iPhone SE and iPhone 14 series until their usual end-of-life schedules, likely until the new SE model is released and the 14 series is gradually phased out by late 2025.
This transition marks the end of the Lightning port era for Apple devices, bringing the company in line with global standards and EU regulations. Although discontinuing these models early, the overall impact on Apple’s sales is expected to be minor, as new models with USB-C will replace the outgoing ones.
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