Informed sources within Apple have revealed that the company is moving towards completely abandoning the traditional SIM card slot in its upcoming iPhone 17 series, relying exclusively on electronic SIM cards (eSIMs).
iPhone 17 releases
According to sources, this move will be applied for the first time to the global versions of the phone, having previously been limited to the US market only, marking a major shift in Apple's policy toward connectivity technologies in its smartphones.
Training update for Apple Stores worldwide
As part of this shift, sources reported that Apple has issued strict instructions to its official stores in Europe and several other countries around the world, requiring employees to be trained on how to activate and use eSIMs, in preparation for the launch of new phones that will no longer support traditional SIM cards.
Official announcement expected on September 9
Apple is expected to officially unveil the iPhone 17 series at a global event on September 9. The devices are expected to feature extensive improvements in design, performance, and camera, along with a radical change in connectivity.
New digital transformation
Apple's decision is part of its ongoing push to simplify design and eliminate physical ports. However, observers have expressed concerns about the limited support for eSIM technology in some developing countries, as well as the impact it could have on users who rely on physical SIM swapping between devices or networks.
