The new iPhone 14 might not have any SIM card slot. This speculation appeared days before the new Apple Far Out 2022 event, which is expected to happen this coming Sept. 7.
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The new Apple iPhone 11 (L) and iPhone 11 Pro (R) are displayed during a special event on September 10, 2019 in the Steve Jobs Theater on Apple's Cupertino, California campus. Apple unveiled several new products including an iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, Apple Watch Series 5 and seventh-generation iPad.
As of writing, many critics and enthusiasts believe the new iPhone 14 lineup will be introduced during the said tech conference.
This means that the SIM card slot removal will remain a rumor until the giant iPhone maker confirms it at its Far Out event.
iPhone 14 to Have No SIM Card Slot?
According to MacRumors' latest report, iPhone 14 units may not have their SIM card slots.
However, there's also a chance that this alleged component adjustment will not take place until the arrival of the new iPhone 15.
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A man uses his mobile phone as he walks past advertising for the new iPhones outside the Apple store in Hong Kong on October 10, 2019. - Apple on October 10 removed an app criticised by China for allowing protestors in Hong Kong to track police, as Beijing steps up pressure on foreign companies deemed to be providing support to the pro-democracy movement.
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"Apple will give eSIM a bigger push this time around, with carriers preparing to steer users toward the digital, embedded SIM cards rather than physical ones," said Mark Gurman, a well-known tech enthusiast, in his Bloomberg Power On newsletter.
He added that the SIM card slot removal may happen before 2022 ends or during the first months of 2023. As of writing, the use of eSIM is only available in a few Android and iOS smartphones.
On the other hand, eSIM technology is also not widely available.
This means that once Apple implements the SIM card slot removal, some markets are expected to retain the iPhone models with the said component.
What is Apple eSIM?
Apple's official support website explained that the eSIM (electronic SIM) is a technology specifically designed to replace the use of physical SIMs.
It works by activating a cellular plan from a carrier. As of writing, the eSIM feature is available on iPhone 13 Pro Max, iPhone 13 Pro, iPhone 13, and iPhone 13 Mini.
However, these advanced iOS devices still have their SIM card slots.
You can click this link to further details about Apple's eSIM effort.
Previously, the new iPhone 14 event is expected to include Apple's AR/VR headset.
On the other hand, Apple's iPhone 14 Pro Max may have more units than its predecessors.
For more news updates about the iPhone 14 and other upcoming Apple gadgets, keep your tabs open here at TechTimes.
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