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Apple Delays iPhone Air Launch in China Over eSIM Approval Issues


Apple has postponed the release of its new iPhone Air in China while it works with mainland authorities to resolve regulatory issues related to the...

Previously, the company had worked exclusively with China Unicom to provide eSIM support for the device, requiring customers to visit retail stores for identity verification and activation. Apple continues to phase out the physical SIM card tray on iPhones, with the latest models relying solely on eSIM technology in more countries. Apple is required to publish energy labels on its iPhone product pages in the EU, and they reveal the official mAh battery capacities for the devices.

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