In Europe and Asia, eSIM technology is gaining popularity and Apple may remove the physical SIM card slot from the iPhone 14. informs The 9to5mac portal with a link to the Wall Street Journal.
It is assumed that Apple will most likely release a few modifications to the iPhone, which supports both physical and digital SIM cards and only works with eSIM. That is, the company will retain a model for the mass market in which it is possible to insert a SIM card. Presumably, the version of the smartphone that connects to the network only via eSIM will be relevant only for countries where the technology of the same name is widespread.
eSIM technology first appeared on the iPhone Xs and Xr. With the release of the iPhone 13, the company has allowed users to use two eSIMs simultaneously.
Formerly socialbites.ca saidThe European Union has passed a law that forces tech companies to establish USB-C as a single standard for all smartphones. According to the 9to5mac portal, Apple may abandon Lightning in future iPhones in favor of USB Type-C or opt for wireless MagSafe, depriving smartphones of any ports.