Apple’s thinner iPhone 17 faces rocky China debut as eSIM uncertainty clouds launchApple is launching its thinnest iPhone 17 Air, but the China release may face delays. The eSIM system in the country is not fully ready, an...
04 Sep, 2025, 09.03 PM IST
No physical sim card slot in iPhone 17 series beyond US? Apple's game-changing move confirmedApple iPhone 17 could do away with the physical SIM slot in the entire line. Apple has reportedly requested its Apple Store employees in th...
02 Sep, 2025, 10.02 PM IST
Apple could go all-in on eSIMs with iPhone 17, and launch a radical new case lookiPhone 17 eSIM: Apple is likely to remove physical SIM trays from iPhone 17 in more countries. European Union resellers are getting eSIM tr...
02 Sep, 2025, 01.12 AM IST
Why eSIMs adoption is slow in India? China is behind iteSIM adoption in India is hindered due to Chinese government restrictions and costs in the affordable segment. Major Indian telecom operato...
12 Aug, 2024, 05.44 PM IST
There's a China connection to why eSIMs haven't taken off in IndiaWhile Apple offers eSIM capability in its entire iPhone range, others such as Samsung, Vivo, Oppo and Xiaomi have started enabling eSIMs in...
05 Aug, 2024, 09.54 AM IST
Apple, Google Play Store block two apps after India bans themGoogle and Apple have removed the international eSIM apps Airalo and Holafly from their Indian app stores, complying with Department of Tel...
08 Jan, 2024, 09.20 AM IST
Google removes two global eSIM apps from Play StoreThe apps named Airalo and Holafly have been removed from the Google Play Store for the Indian market. Both apps offer eSIM enabling telecom...
06 Jan, 2024, 12.25 AM IST
All about e-SIMs: Benefits, activation process, and essential tipsThe e-SIM, or embedded SIM, is a digital SIM allows users to activate a mobile plan without the need for a physical SIM. Here's all about e...
22 Nov, 2023, 11.02 AM IST
Apple may launch iPhone 15 series without SIM card trayApple allows the iPhone 13 and newer models to operate two eSIMs at the same time.
29 Mar, 2023, 10.49 AM IST
What are steps to activate eSIM on Apple Watch? Know hereThe eSIM feature on Apple Watch allows users to activate a cellular plan on their watch without a physical SIM card. This feature is availa...
18 Feb, 2023, 10.04 PM IST
Time For An eSIM? Apple Thinks SoAny iPhone later than the iPhone XS or XR, too, comes with the option of activating an eSIM.
02 Oct, 2022, 09.03 AM IST
iPhone 14 series completely relies on eSIM. Here's how it works, steps to activate itYou can install eight or more eSIMs on an iPhone and use two phone numbers at the same time.
15 Sep, 2022, 12.14 PM IST
Apple triggers eSIM wave, here’s all you need to knowThe recently launched iPhone 14 will only have eSIM functionality in the US, while adding a physical SIM slot in global variants, paving th...
13 Sep, 2022, 03.14 PM IST
Apple iPhone 14: Should buy new phone from the US or India? See detailsApple has launched the iPhone 14 in the Indian market. But many people are still confused about whether to buy the new iPhone the US or Ind...
09 Sep, 2022, 06.09 PM IST
Apple could release its e-SIM-only iPhone in 14 series models this yearAccording to a new WSJ report quoting some sources, the tech giant has been preparing the groundwork to do away with the SIM card slot.
20 Jul, 2022, 12.58 PM IST
Mobile number portability now easier with eSIMTelecom providers will be able to raise their game to retain users, say company executives and experts.
07 Jun, 2019, 10.56 AM IST
Why Apple's reported shift to eSIM may prove to be bane for telecom providersThe eSIM is virtual, meaning that just changing your phone’s settings would theoretically allow you to switch carriers.
13 Sep, 2018, 02.35 PM IST