Apple has stopped selling its iPhone 14 and iPhone SE phones in most EU nations because of a recent regulation that requires all EU smartphones to feature a USB-C port. Manufacturers were compelled to fit their devices with a USB-C port by December 28, 2023, or risk having their sales banned in the region.
The iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus, and the third generation iPhone SE have been wiped from Apple stores online in Germany, France, Spain, Italy and Portugal, and possibly other countries in the EU. But they are still being sold in the United Kingdom since it is not under the laws of the European Union as a result of Brexit.
This verdict means that for now EU customers cannot get other iPhone models that Apple offers at a lower price. The iPhone 14 which was released in September this year is simply the iPhone 13 without an actual upgrade apart from Emergency SOS via satellite. The same can be said of iPhone SE 3, which was launched in March 2022 with the layout of the iPhone 8 with a Home button.
While these models are still not available on the market, it is claimed that Apple is soon going to release iPhone SE 2. The next iPhone SE which is yet to be launched is expected to be launched in march will be in accordance with the regulation on the new USB C connector as it is also believed to sport a new design.
If examined on this criterion, the Apple’s decision illustrates a crucial element of the firm’s approach to meet changing regulations and consumer needs. On the other hand, EU market has its limitations for the time being; the new update to the iPhone SE will probably fill those gaps.
The EU regulation seeks to ensure that charging ports are uniform, consequently cutting on the use of electronic waste, as well as improve on the experiences of customers. This decision shows that many countries are beginning to enforce potent regulatory measures on large technology companies.
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