In a recent news it came out that Apple will gradually discontinue the iPhone SE3, iPhone 14 and 14 Plus in the EU because of new regulatory requirements. As of now, Apple’s Swiss official website lists these models as out of stock, signaling the beginning of the phase-out process.
While Switzerland is not a formal EU member, it is part of the European Free Trade Association along with Iceland, Norway and Liechtenstein, making it subject to EU trade laws. Similarly, Northern Ireland, despite the UK’s exit from the EU, remains within the EU single market, adhering to these regulations.
Authorized Apple resellers in the EU can continue selling these models until existing inventories are depleted
Policy Violation: USB-C requirements
French media outlet iGeneration previously reported that the discontinuation stems from the upcoming EU regulations requiring all new smartphones sold from January 2025 to feature a USB-C. While Apple’s iPhone 15 and the 16 series already comply with this regulation by adopting UBC-C, iPhone SE, 14 and 14 Plus still use lightning port, rendering them non-compliant with future EU standards.