November 26, 2024 11:20
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It is rumored that Apple’s “iPhone 17” series, which is scheduled to be released in 2025, will include a model called “Air” that is thinner than previous devices. Newly, it has been reported that this iPhone 17 Air, not only for the United States but also for all countries, may eliminate the SIM card tray and be unified with eSIM.
Apple’s Thin iPhone Has No Physical SIMs—That Could Dampen China Sales — The Information
https://www.theinformation.com/articles/apples-thin-iphone-has-no-physical-sims-that-could-dampen-china-sales
Apple Reportedly Plans to Remove iPhone’s SIM Card Tray in More Countries Next Year – MacRumors
https://www.macrumors.com/2024/11/25/iphone-17-esim-only-in-more-countries-report/
Mark Garman, a journalist familiar with Apple information, reported in August 2024 that an even thinner “Air” model will be added to the iPhone lineup.
It is reported that Apple Intelligence will be the biggest selling point for the 2024 iPhone 16, and that the 2025 iPhone 17 will have a new ultra-thin mid-range model, the iPhone Air, and the lineup will be revamped – GIGAZINE
In addition to this, the news site The Information reported that the iPhone 17 Air will be equipped with eSIM in models for all countries.
eSIM was announced and released in September 2022iPhone 14 seriesIt was first adopted in the American domestic model. Since then, all models for the US market have adopted eSIM, eliminating the SIM tray.
The reason why the SIM tray exclusion will be expanded not only to models for the US domestic market but also to models for all countries is that the iPhone 17 Air is 5 mm to 6 mm thick, which is about 2 mm thinner than the iPhone 16’s 7.8 mm. It is assumed that it is one of the.
In addition to the SIM tray, there will also be no space to install a second independent speaker.
However, there are concerns about this change in policy regarding the handling of the Chinese market, which accounts for approximately 15% of recent global revenues.
Apple reports record high revenue in Q4 2024 results, revenue in Japan increased by 7.6%, iPhone, iPad, Mac, and services increased, but wearables, home accessories decreased – GIGAZINE
China does not approve the use of eSIM, and Apple will have to choose between creating some workaround or not rolling out the iPhone 17 Air in China.
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