Apple Stops Selling iPhone 14 and SE in EU Due to USB-C Mandate

New EU regulations requiring USB-C charging ports force Apple to pull Lightning-based devices from its stores across Europe.

The European Union's USB-C mandate, effective December 28, 2024, requires all smartphones and other electronics sold in the region to use USB-C charging ports.
Apple has removed the iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus, and third-generation iPhone SE from its online stores in most EU countries, as these devices use the older Lightning connector.
The regulation also applies to other Lightning-based Apple products like the Magic Keyboard and Magic Mouse, which have been replaced with USB-C versions.
While these devices remain available in non-EU markets, Northern Ireland is also affected due to its alignment with EU trade rules, unlike the rest of the UK.
A new iPhone SE with USB-C is rumored to launch in 2025, potentially allowing Apple to reintroduce the device to the EU market.