Apple faces sales halt in Europe as EU bans Lightning ports for smartphones

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Apple is facing challenges due to an upcoming EU ban on Lightning ports for smartphones. The company will stop selling the iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus, and iPhone SE in Europe starting January 2025, as these models do not comply with the new regulations. While Apple has introduced iPhones with USB-C ports, the absence of budget options will raise the starting price from $429 to $699. This gap in the product lineup may push some customers towards cheaper Android alternatives. Apple could have better prepared for this change by launching a new iPhone SE model before the ban. The last SE model was released in spring 2022, and a proactive switch to USB-C could have simplified the transition.


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