The iPhone Air will only have an eSim - will other phone makers also shift away from the familiar - but fiddly - plastic ...

The newer eSIM technology, which is quickly becoming the standard on high-end phones, is safer and more convenient.

Apple continues to phase out the physical SIM card tray on iPhones, with the latest models relying solely on eSIM technology ...

This shift will put pressure on mobile operators to improve digital onboarding and reduce reliance on SIM distribution.