Apple Removes Older iPhones from Swiss Store Ahead of USB-C Deadline

Apple Starts Pulling Lightning iPhone Models in Switzerland Ahead of USB-C Deadline

Ahead of the European Union’s impending deadline for USB-C charging, Apple has begun to pull iPhone models with the Lightning port from its online store in Switzerland. This move comes a week before the official enforcement date of December 28th, leaving many wondering if Apple will follow suit in other EU countries soon.

Swiss Stock Removal a Week Early

Apple has removed the iPhone SE, iPhone 14, and iPhone 14 Plus from its Swiss online store. When attempting to add these models to a cart, a message states that they are "currently unavailable." This early move by Apple in Switzerland, first reported by MacRumors and iGeneration, throws light on the company’s plans for the remaining days preceding the USB-C mandate.

Other EU Countries Following Suit?

While the Swiss online store has already pulled the plug on these iPhone models, Apple stores in other EU countries, such as France and Spain, still list them as available. It remains to be seen whether Apple will implement the same strategy in these countries as the deadline approaches.

The EU’s USB-C regulation has already influenced Apple’s decision to switch to USB-C across its iPhone 15 series in 2023.

With the December 28th deadline looming large, the world is watching closely to see how Apple navigates the transition to USB-C across its European iPhone lineup.

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