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Google commits to eSIM only in the Pixel 10. Why it matters (and one caveat)
The Google Pixel 10 may look a lot like its predecessor, but Google made a hardware decision some consumers might still not be on board with.
Traditional SIM cards -- familiar to most smartphone users -- are physical, removable chips associated with a single carrier and number. But as a whole, eSIM support across Android devices is an inconsistent patchwork based on different models and carriers. Google is now squarely at the forefront of eSIM support on Android, as its adoption on the Pixel 10 series goes to show.
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