It seems that Apple is really serious about switching to eSIM. According to a number of leaks, it is already preparing for another big step related to the wider adoption of eSIM this year. While in the United States, all models from the iPhone 14 onwards are exclusively SIM-slotless, in Europe and other parts of the world we can still insert a classic plastic card into the phone. But that could change very soon.
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According to portal sources MacRumors namely Apple launched new training for employeesance authorized retailers in the EU, who must complete a course focused on iPhones with eSIM by September 5. The deadline for this course is only four days before it is supposed to be officially introduced iPhone 17. And it is this time connection that suggests that this is a clear preparation for the expansion of eSIM-only models on the European market.
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It is quite interesting that until now the approach has been Applu is quite cautious. While in the USA the SIM slot has long disappeared, in other regionsonech remained, even though eSIM technology as such is already fairly widespread in the world. But this year, it is probably no longer superfluous in this regard. Analysts agree that minilittle by little ultrathin iPhone 17 Air must come without it in most countries, if not everywhere, because of its minimalistic design. Other new generation models could be in a similar situation, i.e. iPhone 17 iPhone 17 For a iPhone 17 Pro MaxThe only exception is likely to be China, where physical SIM cards are still the standard due to local laws.
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It's no secret that Apple eSIM has long been promoted as a more secure solution because it cannot be physically removed from the phone in the event of theft or loss. Another big advantage is its practicality, as iPhone can manage up to eight eSIM profiles at once, which will be especially appreciated by travelers who do not have to deal with replacing plastic cards when visiting different countries. So if the news is confirmed, we are in for a treat iPhonem 17 one of the biggest changes in recent years, which this time will not concern performance, display or camera, but the very way our phone connects to the mobile network.
Given how easy it is to steal an eSIM, I wouldn't say that better security is a valid argument.