The iPhone Air’s launch in China has been delayed, and it’s likely that it’s because of the phone supporting eSIM only. Here’s everything we know.
The launch of Apple’s brand-new iPhone Air in China has been temporarily delayed, according to a report in the South China Morning Post. The reason behind the delay stems from the iPhone Air incorporating an eSIM instead of physical SIM cards. As a result, there are reportedly some regulatory issues in play that Apple needs to work out with the Chinese government.
Still, Apple remains optimistic that all three of China’s major telecom operators — China Unicom, China Mobile, and China Telecom — will eventually carry the iPhone Air.
Shortly after the iPhone Air unveiling, Apple’s online store in China indicated that the device would be available for pre-order on September 12 and arriving in stores one week later.
