Loading...
Market
How will Apple comply with EU's USB-C regulation by end of 2024?
4
Resolution / Starting Odds
Discontinue non-compliant models • 25%
Introduce USB-C versions of existing models • 25%
Launch entirely new compliant models • 25%
Other • 25%
Apple's official announcements and product listings
Story
Apple to Stop Selling iPhone SE 3 and iPhone 14 Series in EU by End of 2024
Dec 13, 2024, 02:02 PM
Apple Inc. will cease sales of the iPhone SE (3rd generation) and iPhone 14 models, including the iPhone 14 Plus, in the European Union by the end of 2024 due to new regulations mandating USB-C as the universal charging port. These models, which still use Apple's proprietary Lightning port, will no longer be available in Apple's online and retail stores in the EU. The decision aligns with the European Parliament's directive to reduce e-waste and standardize charging ports across consumer devices. Apple has chosen not to produce new versions of these models with USB-C ports, opting instead to discontinue them earlier than planned. The transition is expected to be smooth as Apple plans to introduce a new iPhone SE model in spring 2025, featuring a USB-C port and other significant upgrades.
View original story
Similar markets
Open iOS to all third-party apps • 25%
Create a separate version of iOS for EU • 25%
Negotiate for an extension • 25%
No significant changes • 25%
Complies fully • 25%
Partially complies • 25%
Does not comply • 25%
Seeks legal action • 25%
Yes • 50%
No • 50%
Yes • 50%
No • 50%
Geo-blocking lifted completely • 25%
Geo-blocking partially lifted • 25%
No change in geo-blocking • 25%
Other changes • 25%
Full compliance • 25%
Partial compliance • 25%
Non-compliance • 25%
Legal challenge • 25%
