US EditionApple Delays Release of iPhone Air in China over eSim
Apple's iPhone Air launch is delayed as Chinese regulators have yet to approve eSIM technology, which is required by the model and currently lacks carrier support in China.
- Apple delayed the launch of its eSIM-only iPhone Air in China, originally slated for preorder and release on September 12 and 19.
- This postponement stems from regulatory hurdles, as Beijing has rejected eSIM technology and regulatory approval for eSIM support remains pending.
- Apple is working closely with Chinese telecommunications operators China Mobile, China Telecom, and China Unicom to secure approval and enable eSIM services.
- The iPhone Air features a 5.6mm thin design requiring eSIM only, while other iPhone 17 models with physical SIM slots remain available for preorder and scheduled for September 19 shipment.
- Apple is actively engaging with regulatory bodies to launch the iPhone Air in China, though the release timing remains unclear due to ongoing eSIM-related regulatory challenges.
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Chinese shoppers will have to wait for the iPhone Air.CFOTO/CFOTO/Future Publishing via Getty ImagesApple said the iPhone Air's release date in China is "subject to regulatory approval."The iPhone Air's eSIM-only design conflicts with China's limited eSIM carrier support.Other new iPhone models are set for release on September 19.Apple's new iPhone Air may be facing a setback in China.The tech giant launched its thinnest phone on Tuesday at its …
The launch of the iPhone 17 Air, scheduled for September 19 in most countries, has been postponed in China. The main reason is a regulatory obstacle related to eSIM technology. Unlike other models, the iPhone 17 Air, with its ultra fine 5.5 mm design, does not have a physical SIM card tray, depending exclusively on the eSIM for its connectivity. Apple's website in China notes that the device's launch information will be "updated later", which un…
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