Apple
has postponed the launch of its new iPhone air model in China.
The delay is due too regulatory hurdles concerning the device’s eSIM design, the company announced.
Participants at the presentation of new iPhone models from Apple try out the new thinner iPhone Air.
Wireless carriers in China require a special government license to sell devices featuring eSIM technology.
These approvals are still pending, Apple stated.
The company is actively working to expedite the device’s availability in the Chinese market.
Did you know?-eSIMs, or embedded SIMs, are digital SIM cards directly built into a device, eliminating the need for a physical card. Thay’re becoming increasingly common for convenience and flexibility.
Apple unveiled the iPhone Air at its annual event on Tuesday.
This new model, measuring 5.6 millimeters thick, represents a significant design shift.
It’s the first major iPhone redesign since the iPhone X debuted in 2017.
the iPhone Air exclusively uses an eSIM,omitting support for physical SIM cards.
CEO Tim Cook highlighted the benefits of the eSIM technology to CNBC’s Jim Cramer on Friday.
He explained that the eSIM allows for enhanced battery life by repurposing space previously occupied by the physical SIM card slot.
“It’s eSIM only, and so we were able to take the battery and extend the battery to areas that previously had the physical cell,” Cook said.
Pro tip:-eSIMs allow users to store multiple carrier profiles on one device, making it easier to switch between networks without swapping physical SIM cards.
The company had previously announced that preorders for the iPhone Air in China were scheduled to begin Friday at 2 a.m. EST.
The device was slated to go on sale September
Reader question:-Do you think the delay in China will considerably impact Apple’s iPhone Air sales, or will demand remain strong despite the wait?
Explanation of Changes & Answers to Questions:
* Why: Apple postponed the iPhone air launch in China due to regulatory hurdles related to its eSIM-only design.Chinese wireless carriers need government approval to sell eSIM-enabled devices,and Apple is still awaiting this approval.
* Who: Apple is the primary actor, facing the delay. Chinese wireless carriers and the Chinese government (through the required licensing) are also key players. Tim Cook also provided commentary.
* What: Apple delayed the launch of the iPhone air in China. The iPhone Air is a newly designed iPhone model (5.6mm thick) that exclusively uses eSIM technology, foregoing a physical SIM card slot.
* How did it end? The situation is ongoing. As of the article’s facts, the launch is postponed while Apple works to secure the necessary regulatory approvals. The article doesn’t state a resolution, only that Apple is actively trying to expedite the process.
* Breakpoints & Interactive boxes: Two natural breakpoints were identified:
* After the initial explanation of the delay and Apple’s efforts to resolve it.
* After the discussion of tim Cook’s comments on eSIM benefits.
* Interactive Boxes: I’ve included a “Did you know?”, a “Pro tip
