What is an eSIM? Here’s everything you need to know
The humble SIM card is finally on its way out in favor of a new, more advanced technology -- the eSIM. But what is an eSIM? Here's everything you need to know......»»
Apple could switch to an eSIM-only iPhone 14 as technology adoption increases
The physical SIM card era has its days counted. With customers in Europe and Asia adopting the eSIM technology and the addition of an eSIM option to the third-gen iPhone SE, US carriers are getting ready for a not-so-distant future where the iPhone.....»»
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 and Fold 3 update finally brings a key feature
Samsung is finally switching on the eSIM feature of US models of the Z Fold 3 and Z Flip 3, as well as bringing camera updates......»»
eSIM firm TruPhone set for "£1 sale" after Abramovich sanctions
Truphone isn't sanctioned but minority shareholder is causing challenges for eSIM firm......»»
Verizon’s BYOD program will now support smartphones with eSIMs
Verizon has recently announced that their BYOD program will finally be supporting smartphones that use an eSIM. The post Verizon’s BYOD program will now support smartphones with eSIMs first appeared on Phandroid. eSIMs are pretty useful,.....»»
Google Pixel and iPhones can now use an eSIM on Verizon’s BYOD program
eSIM support has been expanding for a few years now, with Google and Apple at the forefront. This week, Verizon is opening up support for BYOD users to get their service going on Pixel, Samsung Galaxy, and iPhones with an eSIM instead of waiting for.....»»
iPhone eSIM bug randomly deactivating iMessage and FaceTime, requiring physical SIM
An apparent iPhone eSIM bug is randomly deactivating iMessage and FaceTime. In some cases, the only resolution appears to be to install a physical SIM. Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman experienced the issue with T-Mobile, but others report they’ve experi.....»»
Years before eSIM, Steve Jobs wanted the first iPhone to have no SIM card slot
We have recently been hearing rumors about Apple offering iPhone models that are only compatible with eSIM, without the physical SIM card slot. However, years before this technology even existed, Steve Jobs wished that the first iPhone didn’t have.....»»
Android 13 will enable two carrier lines on a single eSIM
Google is working on a software-based solution called MEP with Android 13 that will allow users to simultaneously enable two cellular lines on a single eSIM......»»
What is Integrated SIM (iSIM)? How is it better than eSIM?
The Integrated SIM or iSIM is the next generation of the SIM card integrated within the system-on-chip (SoC) of a smartphone, smart wearable, or any IoT device......»»
How to set up and use a second line on an iPhone with an eSIM
Setting up a second line on your iPhone is a great way to avoid roaming fees when travelling, or even just for a better work-life balance. Here's how to do it......»»
This phone network wants to kill off SIM cards for good
Truphone offers free eSIM platform to phone makers to drive adoption......»»
Apple’s iPhone 14 may be moving to eSIM, but not all at once
Apple could have an iPhone 14 without a physical SIM card as soon as this fall, but most analysts believe this transition won't happen all at once......»»
Apple"s iPhone 14 might be the first to ship without a physical SIM card slot
An anonymous tipster recently divulged to MacRumors that Apple has told major wireless providers in the US to prepare for eSIM-only iPhones by September 2022. The source provided the publication with a “seemingly legitimate” document that laid ou.....»»
Vivo Watch 2 to launch December 22 in China as company’s first eSIM wearable
The Vivo Watch 2 is set for its debut in China this holiday season, with a global launch expected in early 2022......»»
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 gets eSIM support on Verizon in new update
Do you like the idea of using an eSIM instead of a physical one? Then this update from Verizon for the Galaxy Note 20 adds eSIM support for Samsung’s handset. The post Samsung Galaxy Note 20 gets eSIM support on Verizon in new update first appeared.....»»
Ask Slashdot: How Secure Is a Cellphone"s eSIM?
A few months ago PC Magazine explained eSIMs: You almost certainly have a SIM card: a thumbnail-sized chip that sits in your mobile phone, telling it which carrier and what phone number you use. Now those SIMs are going digital (or "e") and moving yo.....»»
Years after Google and Apple, Samsung finally gets eSIM working in the US
If you have the Note 20 and T-Mobile, you can finally ditch your plastic SIM card. Enlarge (credit: Samsung) Samsung is finally starting to support eSIM in the US. XDA Developers reports the first working combo is the Galaxy Note 20 and Note.....»»