Apple will soon no longer sell these iPhones in France, get ready

Bad news for Apple customers at the end of 2024. Indeed, two recently released iPhones will soon no longer be sold within the European Union. Let’s take stock of this information and its implications.

Which models will no longer be available?

The Apple brand will therefore stop selling the third generation iPhone SE within the 27 EU member states as well as the iPhone 14 range which was only released in September 2022.

We don't have to look far for the reasons for this decision. Indeed, Apple will only comply with the Digital Markets Act (DMA) which requires charging via a USB-C cable on all smartphones from January 2025. However, the two models cited are the latest from the manufacturing firm. Cupertino to still be equipped with a Lightning port.

Why is the EU making this decision?

The main objective pursued by the EU is to reduce electronic waste. It will also become easier for consumers to switch from iOS to Android (or vice versa) and cables can be kept without ending up in nature. The Apple brand has started to anticipate this rule and has switched to USB-C cables for the long term with the iPhone 15 released at the end of 2023.

Soon a new alternative

Our colleagues from PhoneArena also rightly point out that consumers who wanted to opt for an iPhone SE will probably not have to wait long. Indeed, Apple should release a fourth generation model next year. According to rumors, it would take the basics of the iPhone 14 but will offer 8 GB of RAM and an A18 processor to run Apple Intelligence.

Vintage, obsolete, Apple vocabulary to know

Be careful, however, not to confuse this measure with the usual practices of the Cupertino company, which classifies its products as vintage after five years. Behind this term, sometimes considered positive, lies a bitter situation for consumers. In fact, this means that the device is no longer available for sale and that the Apple brand no longer ensures the production of spare parts for these models.

Then, after seven years, the Tech giant no longer offers any hardware assistance or spare parts, even in its approved centers. More information in this old article published by our colleagues at iPhon here.