So many games. So little time. Seems like I say that every year, as my pile of shame gets bigger. But I had enough time to pick my fav games.Read More

Valve's Year In Review for Steam recently launched, and revealed an interesting metric about its platform's playerbase.Next to a breakdown of the games users played this year is a factoid that only 15 percent of Steam players spent their time on games released in 2024. Conversely, 47 percent of players devoted their time to games from the past 1-7 years (or "recent favorites"), and 37 percent played titles from eight or more years ago ("classics").For comparison, 17 percent of Steam users played 2022's then-current games, and 2023 was lower at 9 percent. The ratio of recent favorites for 2022 and 2023 were 19 percent and 52 percent, respectively, and classics for each year were 62 percent and 38 percent.Throughout 2024, games like Helldivers 2, Marvel Rivals, and Balatro saw large player numbers or sales (or both). However, Steam's most-played titles are currently led by older, free-to-play titles: 2023's Counter-Strike 2, 2013's Dota 2, and 2017's PUBG.Behind those are Marvel Rivals and Path of Exile II, which both launched earlier this month. Sky's Banana is the third game of the year to round out Steam's Top 10 most-played, and it was also released this past December.As PCGamer notes, Steam also houses 201,695 games. According to SteamDB, this year had 18,687 releases, up 30 percent from 2023's 14,313 games.

Japanese accessory maker Sanwa Supply has released a new 240W USB-C cable with a flexible design that could help prevent damage, as spotted by Toms Hardware. The USB-C connectors on either end of the cable can rotate 360 degrees and bend from side-to-side up to 180 degrees, reducing strain on ports and minimizing bending that could eventually cause wires inside to break.The company sells a lot of its peripherals through Amazon in the US and Japan, but the new flexible USB-C cable doesnt appear to be available there yet. For the time being youll need to try to import it from Sanwa Supplys own online store where its available in two lengths: one meter for 2,580 (around $16.53) or 1.8 meters for 2,780 (around $17.80).The flexible cable can potentially be used in places where other USB-C cable wont fit. Image: Sanwa SupplyAlthough there are still very few devices that can actually charge at 240W speeds, Sanwas new cable could help future-proof your charging kit. However, data transfers with the cable are limited to USB 2.0 speeds and will max out at 480mbps. Thats much slower than the 40Gbps transfer speeds offered by other 240W USB-C cables.Its not an ideal solution for those frequently copying mountains of data, but if youve got USB ports located in tight spots, or want more freedom of movement when using your smartphone while its plugged in, this could be a solution.

YouTube is taking a tougher stance on clickbait, saying it will remove content with titles or thumbnails that promise viewers something that the video doesnt deliver, as spotted earlier by TechCrunch. This change will slowly roll out in India first, according to YouTubes blog post, but will expand to more countries in the coming months, YouTube spokesperson Jack Malon says in a statement to The Verge.YouTube says the policy will combat egregious clickbait that misleads viewers, with a particular focus on videos related to breaking news or current events. The companys examples of egregious clickbait include a video with the title the president resigned! that doesnt actually address a resignation or a top political news thumbnail attached to a video with no news content.As the policy rolls out in India, YouTube will remove content that violates the rules without giving a strike to creators, at least at first. And as we continue to educate creators, our enforcement efforts will prioritize new video uploads moving forward, YouTube says.

For the last day of ship-mas, OpenAI previewed a new set of frontier reasoning models dubbed o3 and o3-mini. The Verge first reported that a new reasoning model would be coming during this event.The company isnt releasing these models today (and admits final results may evolve with more post-training). However, OpenAI is accepting applications from the research community to test these systemsahead of public release (which it has yet to set a date for). OpenAI launched o1 (codenamed Strawberry) in September and is jumping straight to o3, skipping o2 to avoid confusion (or trademark conflicts) with the British telecom company called O2.The term reasoning has become a common buzzword in the AI industry lately, but it basically means the machine breaks down instructions into smaller tasks that can produce stronger outcomes. These models often show the work for how it got to an answer, rather than just giving a final answer without explanation. Do you work at OpenAI? Id love to chat. You can reach me securely on Signal @kylie.01 or via email at kylie@theverge.com.According to the company, o3 surpasses previous performance records across the board. It beats its predecessor in coding tests (called SWE-Bench Verified) by 22.8 percent and outscores OpenAIs Chief Scientist in competitive programming. The model nearly aced one of the hardest math competitions (called AIME 2024), missing one question, and achieved 87.7 percent on a benchmark for expert-level science problems (called GPQA Diamond). On the toughest math and reasoning challenges that usually stump AI, o3 solved 25.2 percent of problems (where no other model exceeds 2 percent).OpenAI claims o3 performs better than its other reasoning models in coding benchmarks. OpenAIThe company also announced new research on deliberative alignment, which requires the AI model to process safety decisions step-by-step. So, instead of just giving yes/no rules to the AI model, this paradigm requires it to actively reason about whether a users request fits OpenAIs safety policies. The company claims that when it tested this on o1, it was much better at following safety guidelines than previous models, including GPT-4.

Beats' flagship headphone has been marked down to the lowest price we've seen all year. Right now Best Buy has the Beats Studio Pro wireless noise cancelling headphones in a sleek black and gold colorway for only $149.99. That's $200 off the list price and matches the best deal I saw during Black Friday. The Studio Pro is the highest end Beats headphone currently available. We deemed it one of the best over-ear headphones, on par with more expensive models from Sony and Bose. These headphones can still be delivered to you before Christmas.Beats Studio Pro Headphones for $149.99Beats Studio Pro Wireless Noise Canceling HeadphonesBeats is owned by Apple, and the Studio Pro is marketed towards people like me who want a quality over-ear wireless noise cancelling headphone but also don't want to spend $500+ on the AirPods Max. The Studio Pro offers great audio quality, better than any other Beats headphone, and very good active noise cancellation. It carries over a lot of Apple's trademark features like spatial audio with head tracking, one touch pairing, and "Find My" functionality. It also has a Transparency mode so you can listen to the environment around you without removing your headphones.The Beats Studio Pro charges via the newer USB Type-C standard and it even has a built-in USB dac so you can listen to lossless audio files over USB. That's a very rare feature for headphones nowadays. Of course you can also choose to listen to your music wirelessly over Bluetooth or via a 3.5mm audio cable. The Beats Studio Pro travels well because it's pretty small, it boasts up to 40 hours of battery life, and the earcups fold in for easy transport in its case.Why Should You Trust IGN's Deals Team?IGN's deals team has a combined 30+ years of experience finding the best discounts in gaming, tech, and just about every other category. We don't try to trick our readers into buying things they don't need at prices that aren't worth buying something at. Our ultimate goal is to surface the best possible deals from brands we trust and our editorial team has personal experience with. You can check out our deals standards here for more information on our process, or keep up with the latest deals we find on IGN's Deals account on Twitter.Eric Song is the IGN commerce manager in charge of finding the best gaming and tech deals every day. When Eric isn't hunting for deals for other people at work, he's hunting for deals for himself during his free time.

Tower Defense Simulator is sending in a wave of winter presents for Roblox players with its gargantuan 1.46.0 patch a.k.a. the Frost Invasion update, including the new Outpost 32 map, two new event towers, a new battle pass, and so much more.Developer Paradoxum Games has spent the last week teasing a massive update, and patch notes for todays update suggest Frost Invasion may have been worth the hype. There are plenty of rewards for both free and premium players in the events chilly battle pass, with some highlights for the latter including a Double Chunk Chocolate Cookie emote, the Dark Frost Electroshocker, and a Frost Legion Mercenary Base. Tower Defense Simulator update 1.46.0 also comes with the long-awaited Sandbox Mode for those looking to experiment as well as an Enemy Index, which can be used to keep track of and learn more about your foes.Tower Defense Simulator Frost Invasion event unleashes chilly new features for Roblox players.Frost Invasion itself injects some story background into the world of Tower Defense Simulator. A description from Paradoxum explains that the event takes place in the research facility known as Outpost 32 and involves the genius Professor V.However, during a routine test on the portal, a catastrophic malfunction occurredtearing a rift to the Frost Dimension, the description says. Now, waves of Frost Invaders are pouring through, threatening to obliterate the facility and its vital research.To help fight back against the Frost Spirit and his army, Tower Defense Simulator players have been granted access to two new event towers: the Elementalist Tower and the Snowballer Tower. The former can be unlocked by beating Frost Invasion on hard mode, while beating easy mode is all thats required to unlock the latter.PlayIGN's Twenty Questions - Guess the game!IGN's Twenty Questions - Guess the game!To start:...try asking a question that can be answered with a "Yes" or "No".000/250Paradoxum has given players the gift of more content this holiday season, and its a gift that should keep everyone preoccupied for the near future. Whether youre looking to save the world from the Frost Spirit as a newcomer or veteran tower defender, you can click here to see our full list of all active Tower Defense Simulator codes. Finally, you can see the patch notes for the Frost Invasion update below.Tower Defense Simulator Frost Invasion Update Patch NotesFROST INVASION IS LIVE!In the wake of the Hexscape incident, our brightest mind, Professor V, has been leading classified research into the enigmatic science of cross-world travel. Outpost 32, our most advanced facility, has been repurposed for these critical experiments.However, during a routine test on the portal, a catastrophic malfunction occurredtearing a rift to the Frost Dimension. Now, waves of Frost Invaders are pouring through, threatening to obliterate the facility and its vital research.The Frost Spirit and his army are invading! Protect Outpost 32 and its critical researchfailure is not an option. Frost Spirit Boss Outpost 32 MapNEW EVENT TOWERS!Elementalist Tower (Hard Mode)Snowballer Tower (Easy Mode)FROST INVASION BATTLE PASSPrepare for a frosty adventure with the Frost Invasion Battle Pass! Two tracks are available: Free and Premium (500 Robux). Unlock limited-time skins, emotes, name tags, and exclusive items as you progress!Free Rewards Include: Chilly Sticker Frost Legion Sniper Dark Frost Soldier Frost Legion Freezer Cozy Camp Farm Snowman Emote Dark Frost Trapper Nut Cracker Minigunner Santa Commander Frost Commander Charm Rudolph BrawlerPremium Rewards Include: Jolly Tree Emote Goofy Sledger Sticker Snowballer Charm Double Chunk Chocolate Cookie Emote Dark Frost Crook Boss Elementalist Charm Dark Frost Warden Elf Present Sticker Dark Frost Mortar Frost Spirit Charm Caroling Emote Frost Spirit Sticker Dark Frost Electroshocker Cultist Ramiel Charm Dark Frost Engineer Krampus Sticker Snowball Emote Frost Legion Mercenary BaseHOLIDAY CONSUMABLE CRATESpread the holiday cheer with the Holiday Consumable Crate! Unbox 5 random holiday-themed items for just 32 Robux, or earn crates by participating in the Frost Invasion event. Festive Tree Fruit Cake Santa's Air Strike Present Cluster Bomb MOLTEN MONSTERSANDBOX MODESandbox Mode is finally here! Available to players Level 250+, this mode lets you experiment with unlocked enemies, maps, towers, and items however you like. Push the boundaries of creativity and strategy!Want even more control? Grab the Admin Commands Gamepass to take Sandbox Mode to the next level with exclusive features!Features:Sandbox Mode: Full freedom to test and experiment.Quick Place QoL Update: Improved speed and efficiency for your builds.ADMIN COMMANDS GAMEPASSUnlock the ultimate power and take Sandbox Mode to its limits! Enjoy 20% off for the Holidays, knocking the price down from 8,000 Robux to 6,400 Robux!! Instant access to Sandbox Mode (no level requirement). Assign up to 3 admins to join your party. Mega servers: Play with up to 5 or 6 players. Spawn any enemies, including legacy enemies. Legacy gamemodes: Relive iconic T.D.S. challenges. Full game rule control: Edit and customize everything. Unlimited towers: Build without restrictions. Spam consumables for maximum chaos. And much more!ENEMY INDEXThe Enemy Index has arrived in T.D.S.! Track your conquests and complete your Log Book by defeating enemies. Each enemy has a random chance to drop their entry log upon death, unlocking their story and secrets.Discover Lore: More enemy lore entries will be added in 2026 for deeper insights into their origins.Sandbox Mode: Unlocking an entry allows you to spawn that enemy in Sandbox Mode for testing and strategizing.Frost Mortar finally gets added to the frost crateGame Changes:Small ChangesFixed various rare situational issues wich replicationFreeze tick damage properly scaled with timeGrenadier properly plays audio and muzzle flash on fireElementalistUnlocked by completing Frost Invasion on Hard modeComes with the ability to toggle frost or fire mode changing what active ability or debuff is available.Tower Limit of 5Level 0 Cost: 2000Level 1 Cost: 1500Level 2 Cost: 4000Level 3 Cost: 8000Level 4 Cost: 15000Level 0 Damage: 3Level 1 Damage: 5Level 2 Damage: 10Level 3 Damage: 12Level 4 Damage: 15Level 0 Range: 12Level 1 Range: 15Level 2 Range: 17Level 3 Range: 17Level 4 Range: 17Level 0 Cooldown: 0.6Level 1 Cooldown: 0.6Level 2 Cooldown: 0.6Level 3 Cooldown: 0.5Level 4 Cooldown: 0.4Level 0 Burst Size: 3Level 1 Burst Size: 4Level 2 Burst Size: 4Level 3 Burst Size: 5Level 4 Burst Size: 7Level 0 Burst Cooldown: 0.2Level 1 Burst Cooldown: 0.2Level 2 Burst Cooldown: 0.2Level 3 Burst Cooldown: 0.2Level 4 Burst Cooldown: 0.125Level 0 Frost Mode Debuff Duration: 2 SecondsLevel 1 Frost Mode Debuff Duration: 2 SecondsLevel 2 Frost Mode Debuff Duration: 2 SecondsLevel 3 Frost Mode Debuff Duration: 2 SecondsLevel 4 Frost Mode Debuff Duration: 2 SecondsLevel 0 Frost Mode Slow Percent on Hit: 5%Level 1 Frost Mode Slow Percent on Hit: 7.5%Level 2 Frost Mode Slow Percent on Hit: 7.5%Level 3 Frost Mode Slow Percent on Hit: 10%Level 4 Frost Mode Slow Percent on Hit: 12.5%Level 0 Frost Mode Max Slow Percentage: 45%Level 1 Frost Mode Max Slow Percentage: 45%Level 2 Frost Mode Max Slow Percentage: 50%Level 3 Frost Mode Max Slow Percentage: 50%Level 4 Frost Mode Max Slow Percentage: 60%Level 0 Fire Mode Debuff Duration: 2 SecondsLevel 1 Fire Mode Debuff Duration: 3 SecondsLevel 2 Fire Mode Debuff Duration: 4 SecondsLevel 3 Fire Mode Debuff Duration: 2 SecondsLevel 4 Fire Mode Debuff Duration: 4 SecondsLevel 0 Fire Mode Burn Damage: 5Level 1 Fire Mode Burn Damage: 8Level 2 Fire Mode Burn Damage: 8Level 3 Fire Mode Burn Damage: 10Level 4 Fire Mode Burn Damage: 10Level 0 Fire Mode Burn Tick Rate: 0.5 SecondsLevel 1 Fire Mode Burn Tick Rate: 0.5 SecondsLevel 2 Fire Mode Burn Tick Rate: 0.5 SecondsLevel 3 Fire Mode Burn Tick Rate: 0.25 SecondsLevel 4 Fire Mode Burn Tick Rate: 0.25 SecondsLevel 2 Unlocks Ice Turret or Heatwave active ability depending on what mode Elementalist is in.Level 2 Ice Turret Damage: 10Level 3 Ice Turret Damage: 20Level 4 Ice Turret Damage: 30Level 2 Ice Turret Cooldown: 0.45Level 3 Ice Turret Cooldown: 0.35Level 4 Ice Turret Cooldown: 0.3Ice Turret Lifespan: 40 SecondsIce Turret Can Freeze on Max SlowIce Turret Range: 10Level 2 Ice Turret Slow Percent on Hit: 25%Level 3 Ice Turret Slow Percent on Hit: 25%6Level 4 Ice Turret Slow Percent on Hit: 30%Level 2 Ice Turret Max Slow Percentage: 50%Level 3 Ice Turret Max Slow Percentage: 50%Level 4 Ice Turret Max Slow Percentage: 60%Level 2 Heatwave Damage: 150Level 3 Heatwave Damage: 250Level 4 Heatwave Damage: 400Level 2 Heatwave Range: 125Level 3 Heatwave Range: 13.5Level 4 Heatwave Range: 15Level 2 Heatwave Knockback: 20Level 3 Heatwave Knockback: 22.5Level 4 Heatwave Knockback: 25Level 2 Heatwave Burn Damage: 10Level 3 Heatwave Burn Damage: 15Level 4 Heatwave Burn Damage: 20Level 2 Heatwave Burn Duration: 5Level 3 Heatwave Burn Duration: 5Level 4 Heatwave Burn Duration: 5Heatwave Burn Tick Rate: 0.5 SecondsSnowballerUnlocked by completing Frost Invasion on Easy modeLevel 0 Cost: 300Level 1 Cost: 150Level 2 Cost: 650Level 3 Cost: 2500Level 0 Damage: 4Level 1 Damage: 4Level 2 Damage: 8Level 3 Damage: 15Level 0 Range: 12Level 1 Range: 12Level 2 Range: 14Level 3 Range: 18Level 0 Cooldown: 3Level 1 Cooldown: 2.5Level 2 Cooldown: 2.5Level 3 Cooldown: 2Level 0 Slow Percentage on Hit: 15%Level 1 Slow Percentage on Hit: 20%Level 2 Slow Percentage on Hit: 30%Level 3 Slow Percentage on Hit: 30%Level 0 Max Slow: 30%Level 1 Max Slow: 40%Level 2 Max Slow: 60%Level 3 Max Slow: 60%Level 3 Can FreezeLevel 3 Freeze Time: 2 SecondsLevel 3 Explosion Radius: 4Michael Cripe is a freelance contributor with IGN. He started writing in the industry in 2017 and is best known for his work at outlets such as The Pitch, The Escapist, OnlySP, and Gameranx.Be sure to give him a follow on Twitter @MikeCripe.

Jack Black and Paul Rudd have confirmed they're set to star in a new Anaconda movie - and it's due out on Christmas, 2025.In a video, the pair talk excitedly about the reimagined comedy, with Black confirming, not that there was any doubt: theres gonna be a big f***ing snake.1997s Anaconda is a cult classic horror film starring Jennifer Lopez, Ice Cube, Jon Voight, Eric Stoltz, Jonathan Hyde, and Owen Wilson. As the title of the film suggests, it features a big anaconda. The film was ravaged by critics, but it performed well at the box office, grossing $136 million worldwide. A sequel, Anacondas: The Hunt for the Blood Orchid, arrived in 2004, followed by three more made-for-television sequels.In its announcement, Columbia Pictures described this new Anaconda as a comedy. Rudd added: You want to get scared? You want to laugh? You want to celebrate with your friends?And yes, its coming out on December 25, 2025. What you gonna do, open presents? joked Rudd.Back in August, The Hollywood Reporter said the new Anaconda "involves a group of friends facing mid-life crises who are remaking their favorite movie from their youth. They head to the rainforest only to find themselves in a fight for their lives against natural disasters, giant snakes and violent criminals." The specifics of Black's and Rudd's roles are currently unclear.Anaconda is directed by Tom Gormican (The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent, Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F). Gormican and Kevin Etten wrote the script. Brad Fuller and Andrew Form are producing through Fully Formed banner.Wesley is the UK News Editor for IGN. Find him on Twitter at @wyp100. You can reach Wesley at wesley_yinpoole@ign.com or confidentially at wyp100@proton.me.

Your favorite sweater makes you smile every time you put it on. A certain shade of blue reminds you of summer vacations by the sea. That's your brain's reward system at work. Now imagine your home sparking that same feeling of delightthats dopamine decor.Born from the TikTok-famous "dopamine dressing" trend (wearing clothes that make you feel good), this philosophy encourages decorating spaces with an emphasis on personal pleasure rather than prescribed aesthetics. And while the name might sound like just another social media buzzword (it ranks sixth in TikTok's interior trends with over 34 million posts), there's actually compelling science behind why this approach might be exactly what our homes need right now.Miguel Flores-ViannaThis color-drenched Aspen home, designed by ELLE DECOR A-Lister Patrick Mele, is giving us all the dopamine."I believe this design philosophy is much needed after years of homes trending in neutral and minimalist designs," says Isfira Jensen, CEO and principal interior designer at Jensen & Co. Interiors. "People are yearning for spaces that are more vibrant and emotionally uplifting." It captures our collective desire to break free from the constraints of "good taste" and embrace what simply feels good.Why Your Brain Likes Dopamine DecorResearch by neurobiologists Semir Zeki and Tomohiro Ishizu has shown that when we look at aesthetically pleasing art, our brain's reward center lights upthe same area activated when we're in love. This isn't just about dopamine, thoughit's a complex cocktail of neurotransmitters including serotonin for mood regulation; oxytocin for feelings of comfort and belonging; norepinephrine for excitement; and endorphins for overall well-being. Studies have even found that vibrant environments can enhance other sensory experiences, potentially making everything from wine tasting to fabric touching more pleasurable (yes, that bottle of Bordeaux might actually taste better in a joy-inducing room). This phenomenon, known as cross-modal perception, has been extensively studied at Oxford's Crossmodal Lab, revealing how our brain's interpretation of one sense can significantly influence others.Ethan HerringtonA mint green loggia? Yes, please!"In our post-pandemic world, people have developed a deeper understanding of how their home environments affect their mental wellbeing," observes Joyce Huston, lead interior designer and co-founder at Decorilla. "We're moving away from the safe, neutral palettes and minimalist aesthetics that dominated the 2010s toward spaces that truly reflect individual joy and personality."How to Embrace the Dopamine Decor Trend in Your Own HomeUnlike rigid design rules that dictate what "goes together," this approach champions personal meaning over perfection. Hustons favorite example of dopamine decor in her practice was creating a gallery wall that mixed children's artwork with professional pieces in mismatched framesbreaking traditional design rules but creating an authentic source of daily joy. "The most successful dopamine-inspired spaces I've designed incorporate elements that have genuine meaning to my clients," she tells us.But how does one embrace dopamine decor while maintaining sophistication? The key lies in thoughtful curation rather than excessive stimulation. Huston suggests starting with a joy audit. Walk through your space and note which items genuinely make you smilethese should form the foundation of your design, regardless of whether they traditionally "match." Layer in personal touches like family heirlooms, travel mementos, or beloved artwork. Consider functionality, toojoy doesn't just come from aesthetics but from creating spaces that make daily routines more pleasant, whether that's a cozy reading nook or an efficiently-organized crafting station.William Jess LairdWe are gushing over this calming, soft-pink hue in the kitchen of a Connecticut Victorian designed by Clive Lonstein.Color is often the most immediate and impactful starting point. "Whether through small doses of color on cabinets or drenching spaces in full color, painting spaces in hues from the green, orange and yellow families creates a personalized, joyful space," advises Ashley Banbury, color marketing manager at HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams. She particularly recommends earthy, energizing orange tones for conversation spaces, soothing greens for home offices, and cheerful yellows for typically overlooked areas like laundry rooms and pantries. But, as Jensen reminds us, it doesnt always have to be loud and brighta soft peach or a calming lavender can be just as joy-inducing as bold primary colors.Interior designer Nancy Parrish encourages exploring vibrant patterns and textures by way of geometric prints, playful florals, or eclectic designs in upholstery and drapery. Don't forget about what she calls "the fifth wall"the ceiling can become an unexpected canvas for creativity.Oberto GiliThe Milan home of textile designer Lisa Corti shows off her colorful, creative personality.On social media, we are constantly bombarded with prescribed notions of what our homes should look like, what we should look like, and what our lives should look like. But dopamine decor offers us permission to trust our instincts and create spaces that don't just look good on Instagram, but feel authentically, deliciously good to live in. After all, shouldn't our homesthe places where we spend most of our livesbe designed to make us genuinely happy?Julia CancillaEngagement EditorJulia Cancilla is the engagement editor (and resident witch) at ELLE DECOR, where she manages the brands social media presence and covers trends, lifestyle, and culture in the design world. Her eye for emerging styles helps bring the latest in interior design to ELLE DECORs audience across platforms. Julia built her background at Inked magazine, where she grew their social media audiences by two million, conducted interviews with A-list celebrities, and penned feature articles focusing on pop culture, design, and lifestyle. Over her five years of digital media experience, Julia has written about numerous topics, from fashion to astrology.

As expected, Apple is starting to wind down sales of the Lightning-equipped iPhone SE and iPhone 14 lineups from the European Union. This comes as the EUs common charger mandate is set to go into effect on December 28, requiring smartphones to feature USB-C for charging. News of Apples plans to halt sales of the iPhone SE, iPhone 14, and iPhone 14 Plus in the EU was first reported by iGeneration last week. Subsequently, MacRumors noted today that the devices are no longer available via Apples online store in Switzerland. 9to5Mac has also confirmed this to be the case. Now that the iPhone SE and iPhone 14 models are no longer available in Switzerland, we expect other countries in the European Union to follow suit. By December 28, Apple will have presumably removed the devices from all impacted countries. As of right now, the devices have only been removed for sale in Switzerland.When that time comes, the iPhone lineup in the European Union will consist of the iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, and the entire iPhone 16 lineup. The EU legislation requires that all newly-sold smartphones use USB-C for charging.Apple is expected to debut a new version of the iPhone SE next spring. In addition to USB-C, the new iPhone SE will feature a dramatic redesign with a new chassis, edge-to-edge screen, Face ID, and upgraded camera. My favorite iPhone accessories: Follow Chance:Threads,Bluesky,Instagram, andMastodon.Add 9to5Mac to your Google News feed. FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links. More.Youre reading 9to5Mac experts who break news about Apple and its surrounding ecosystem, day after day. Be sure to check out our homepage for all the latest news, and follow 9to5Mac on Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn to stay in the loop. Dont know where to start? Check out our exclusive stories, reviews, how-tos, and subscribe to our YouTube channel