Apple is preparing an important change for future iPhone models, especially for the long-awaited iPhone 17 Air. According to the latest information, the company intends to completely eliminate the physical SIM card drawer in several countries, expanding what started with the iPhone 14 series in the US
iPhone 17 Air one of the first iPhone models launched internationally without physical SIM support, relying exclusively on digital eSIM technology. Starting with the iPhone 14, Apple gave up the physical SIM drawer in the US, and now it seems that this trend will continue globally with the launch of the iPhone 17 Air in September next year.
The iPhone 17 Air, or rather all current prototypes, do not have a SIM card slot, which means that users will have to use eSIM technology to connect the device to mobile networks. Removing the physical SIM brings several advantages for users.
The eSIM is considered more secure because it cannot be removed from a lost or stolen iPhone, as can happen with a physical SIM. Also, eSIMs allow the management of up to eight lines simultaneously on an iPhone, which is ideal for users who travel frequently and need several telephone subscriptions.
iPhone 17 Air: The Anticipated Change of Years for European Models
This change also eliminates the need to obtain, carry or change physical SIM cards when you travel, which means a much more convenient and flexible experience.
Although Apple intends to launch the iPhone 17 Air without a physical SIM drawer in several countries, the situation in China remains uncertain. Currently, eSIMs have not been officially approved for use in smartphones in the Chinese market, which could create challenges for Apple in this region. However, it remains to be seen if China will change its position on eSIMs until the official launch of the iPhone 17 Air.
With the launch scheduled for September next year, the iPhone 17 Air is already one of the most anticipated iPhone models. Without a physical SIM drawer, this model brings a radical change in the way users manage their mobile connections, based on the innovative eSIM technology. It remains to be seen how users will react and how they will adopt this new technology internationally.
Certainly, removing the physical SIM is just one step in Apple's strategy to simplify and improve the user experience, making the iPhone safer and easier to use. We will continue to closely monitor the evolution of these changes and their impact on the smartphone market.
