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Apple pulls remaining Lightning-based devices from European stores
Apple switches to USB-C as quick as Lightning.
By Thomas Ricker, a deputy editor and Verge co-founder with a passion for human-centric cities, e-bikes, and life as a digital nomad. Apple is no longer selling its iPhone SE and iPhone 14 series in Europe — the last phone models with Apple’s proprietary Lightning charging port — as the EU shifts to a common charging solution built around USB-C. EU Directive 2022/2380 goes into force today in an effort to reduce e-waste and solve market fragmentation. A new iPhone SE with USB-C and other upgrades like an OLED display is rumored for 2025.
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