Apple's iPhone Air: Ultra-Thin Design and the Shift to eSIMs Amid Regulatory Delays
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Apple has announced the iPhone Air, a super-thin (0.22 inches) and lightweight (5.8 ounces) model that features the A19 Pro chip, a single 48MP camera, and exclusively supports eSIM, eliminating the physical SIM slot. While its design is innovative, it sacrifices battery life and camera versatility compared to other iPhone 17 series models, raising questions about the balance between aesthetics and functionality.
- "0.22 Inches Thick at 5.8 Ounces": Apple's iPhone Air Sacrifices Physical SIM Slot and Battery Life for Ultra Thin Design Rude Baguette
- Will the latest iPhone kill off the Sim card? BBC
- Apple Postpones Release of New iPhone Air in Mainland China Yahoo Finance
- How eSIMs Work, and How to Switch From a Standard SIM WIRED
- Apple postpones iPhone Air in China as Beijing keeps tight grip on eSIM approval South China Morning Post
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