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Apple has begun removing the iPhone SE, iPhone 14, and iPhone 14 Plus from its online store in Switzerland, a move that comes just days before a European Union regulation requires all new phones sold in the region to have USB-C ports.
According to reports, attempting to purchase any configuration of these devices on Apple’s Swiss online store will result in the message “currently unavailable.” However, it appears that other European countries, such as France and Spain, still have stock available.
The removal is likely a result of the impending deadline for compliance with EU regulations. As of December 28th, new phones sold in the region must feature USB-C ports, a requirement that Apple has previously indicated it would not meet through its use of proprietary Lightning ports on its iPhone SE, iPhone 14, and iPhone 14 Plus devices.
It’s unclear why Apple chose to pull stock from Switzerland ahead of the deadline, or if other countries will follow suit. The company has yet to comment on the matter.
Notably, this move comes as no surprise given Apple’s decision to switch over its iPhone 15 lineup to USB-C in 2023 in anticipation of these regulations. Meanwhile, rumors suggest a fourth-generation iPhone SE is in the works for early 2025, which would feature USB-C and other upgrades such as an OLED display.
It remains to be seen what implications this move may have on the availability of these devices outside of the EU or through refurbished channels.
Source: www.theverge.com
