You're probably already familiar with the SIM card, a tiny chip in your phone that connects it to your cell phone carrier of choice. For years, this chip was on a physical card that you could swap in ...

You don't need to use fiddly physical SIM cards anymore. Here's how to get started using the modern eSIM with your iPhone. A SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) is that tiny contact-covered card your ...

Apple removed the physical SIM slot for the iPhone 14, 15, and 16 in the US. If you're travelling out of the country or need a separate work line, here’s how to get connected using an eSIM. Our team ...

When using an eSIM, you don't have to choose between affordable internet and easy access to your existing mobile number. For people who travel regularly, especially for work, an eSIM still lets you ...

Apple's decision to remove the physical SIM card tray from its iPhone 14 family of smartphones may have some of you wondering what exactly that means when activating a new iPhone 14. So, we decided to ...

The eSIM is faster and more convenient than a physical SIM card. You can activate an eSIM digitally. You can switch between different providers without having to replace the SIM card physically. eSIM ...

Apple executives on why the time is right to break away from the little plastic squares we carry over from phone to phone.

A SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) is a tiny bit of circuitry that uniquely identifies your cellular modem in a phone, tablet, or other device to nearby cellular networks to allow access for voice, ...

Jon has been an author at Android Police since 2021. He primarily writes features and editorials covering the latest Android news, but occasionally reviews hardware and Android apps. His favorite ...

eSIM is a modern version of the traditional SIM card that comes built into a smartphone. Unlike a physical SIM, users do not need to insert or remove the card. Instead, your mobile operator can ...

If your new phone no longer supports SIM cards, or you don't want to use them anymore, you can convert to eSIM instead. I started my career with CNET all the way back in 2005, when the (original) ...