A Chinese tech shop has done what Apple chose not to: add a physical SIM card slot to the iPhone Air. There’s a catch, though: to make internal space for the SIM card tray, they removed the vibration motor.
While a notable trade-off, it’s the only way to add a physical SIM card to the iPhone Air.
Staying connected while traveling can feel like a nightmare, especially when those international roaming fees hit you like a ton of bricks after your trip. An international eSIM like aloSIM makes it easy to stay online while you travel abroad.
Sure, you could buy a SIM card for every new place you visit, but aloSIM is a simpler option. The company’s international eSIM plans let you tap into local data networks in more than 175 countries. That means you can ditch those pesky roaming fees and stay connected without worrying about your budget. It costs just $22.97 to get the base eSIM (which lasts for life), and you also get a $50 credit.
Apple’s super-slim iPhone Air will not launch in China on September 19. The company also did not start accepting preorders for the device today in the country.
The issue stems from the iPhone Air only supporting eSIM — it lacks a physical SIM slot. So, the company needs additional regulatory approval for the phone’s launch in China.
When traveling internationally with your iPhone, staying connected and avoiding unexpected surprises can be a bit of a balancing act. Whether it’s navigating unfamiliar streets, keeping in touch with family, or ensuring you don’t get hit with outrageous roaming fees, a little preparation goes a long way. Here’s how you can improve your iPhone use while traveling internationally.
International travel data can be quite expensive if you stick with your normal carrier. eSIM plans are often more affordable, and that’s especially true during a limited-time sale.
After a Black Friday price drop, you can get an aloSIM lifetime eSIM for just $18.97 — and it comes with a $50 credit toward data plan(s) of your choice. However, this deal lasts through November 27 only.
If you love movies, TV, music, beer or international travel, the apps in this week’s Awesome Apps roundup will knock your socks off. If you happen to love all those things … well, first off, congratulations on being a person of many and varied interests.
Secondly, you’d better get downloading so you don’t spend another precious moment without these apps.
When you travel to another country, you definitely want to leave roaming charges behind. They can prove shockingly expensive, and sometimes the data you get doesn’t quite cut it.
Fortunately, you can get more reliable international data with the aloSIM eSIM. Through September 24, you can get it for life for only $21.97, and your purchase even comes with $50 of data credits.
To keep your travel budget down, it’s worth taking advantage of great deals on essential services, like discounts on international data.
Right now, you can get an aloSIM eSIM plan for only $24.99 (regularly $50) and score $50 of data credit with your purchase.
Most of us know to double-check for the physical necessities before we travel outside the country. That includes (but isn’t limited to) passports, phone chargers, swimsuits, etc. What less experienced travelers don’t know is that it’s just as important to prep your smartphone for the trip. Once you cross international borders, you might not be taking your mobile plan with you, and that can mean expensive roaming charges for text messaging and internet use. That is unless you’re prepared with an eSim card from aloSIM.
Just in time for upcoming trips, you can now score the aloSIM Lifetime eSIM Plan for only $21.99 (regularly $50) and even get an additional $50 of data credit with your purchase. You’ll have to act fast since this deal only lasts until July 23 at 11:59 p.m. Pacific.
How much will using data in another country cost you on your next trip? If the answer is anything more than “nothing” (and it’s likely to be, given that receiving an unexpectedly large bill from your mobile provider even has its own name: “bill shock”), then it’s time to set yourself up with reliable international internet connectivity that won’t break the bank.
The Instabridge eSim has a perfect 5-star rating from fellow travelers, and during Deal Days, our own epic version of Prime Day, you can grab a Lifetime Plan for only $129.97 (regularly $1,000), the lowest price you’ll find for it anywhere on the web. But you’ll have to act fast since this offer expires July 14 at 11:59 p.m. Pacific!
Globetrotters know the struggle of preparing for an international trip. Packing bags and booking flights and hotels is stressful enough without worrying about the always-dreaded SIM card purchase.
For your next trip, consider trying an eSIM card instead. For instance, you can snag a digital SIM card for life, plus $50 worth of data, for only $24.99 (regularly $50) with this offer.
Why pay a monthly fee for cellphone data? For a limited time, you can get an eSIM that gives you a lifetime of cellular data, one month at a time, with no recurring subscription costs. Instabridge eSIM’s Lifetime Plan gives you 2GB of data every month for life, and it’s only $139.97 in our Memorial Day Sale.
If you don’t need much data, you can use it as your primary connection. Or, if you’re on a limited data plan, you can use it as a backup for those times when you burn through your monthly allotment. Jump to it, though. This sale ends May 31 at 11:59 p.m. Pacific.
If you own an iPhone XS or newer, your device comes with eSIM built in. That means you can skip physical SIM cards and simply set up cellular plans for international travel right on your phone, avoiding roaming charges wherever you go.
It’s easy to underestimate how much we rely on our smartphones — until we can’t use them. One time you definitely don’t want that to happen is when you’re in an unfamiliar country. But that’s precisely what awaits travelers who don’t plan ahead. The aloSIM Mobile Data Traveler plan is a cheap and easy way for vacationers to ensure they don’t get cut off from their data.
For a limited time, you can get aloSIM for only $24.99 (regularly $50). And on top of that, you’ll also get $50 of credits for international data. Staying in touch while abroad — whether that’s through social media, email or any other online communication method — has never been easier.
With a subscription to Instabridge, you can enjoy 2GB of fast, reliable cellular data per month for the rest of your days. This deal comes without roaming fees, and gets you fast 5G coverage at a fraction of the normal price.
Best of all, a lifetime subscription to Instabridge is on sale during our Spring Digital Blowout Sale for only $149 (regularly $1,000). That’s the best price you’ll find on the web.
Planning a vacation isn’t cheap. If you’re already searching for cheap flights and lodging, you might be able to save some additional cash by avoiding extra data charges when you try to use your phone in another country.
With aloSIM, you can evade roaming charges (which can be a costly addition when traveling) and use your phone in more than 120 different countries. During our Spring Digital Blowout through April 3, you can get $50 of eSIM credit for just $19.97.
You may already know about SIM cards for cellular data, those little microchips that slide on trays in or out of smartphones. But the future of connectivity is eSIM cards, and that future is now.
Holafly’s eSIM unlimited data plans cover you when you travel. They’re tailored to your destinations. And they keep your iPhone connected in many countries, hassle-free, while also keeping costs down.
For most of us, smartphones have become a basic necessity to fulfill daily needs and tasks. So why would you settle for an underwhelming cellular network or data plan, particularly when there are some innovative eSim plans available?
For a limited time, you can gain three years of access to Instabridge eSIM for only $99 (regularly $200) with no coupon required. You’ll slash the cost in half and benefit from reliable connectivity, no matter where the day takes you.
Traveling internationally is a great way to immerse yourself in other cultures, cross off bucket-list items, and even learn a new language. However, dealing with data-roaming charges while exploring a new country can be a huge inconvenience.
You can avoid excessive roaming fees with the aloSIM. This lifetime eSIM credit is on sale now for $25. And with this deal, you can also get $50 of eSIM credit for your next trip.
You’re probably familiar with SIM cards, the little microchip cards that you can slide into your cellular device via a tiny tray on the side. But do you know that virtual SIM card technology — eSIM — has evolved to replace the clumsy SIM card? eSIM makes changing up your data plan for travel and other needs easier than ever before.
An eSIM in your iPhone can keep you connected wherever you go internationally while avoiding expensive roaming charges. It’s super-easy to set up an eSIM. Plus, you can create different profiles for different countries or regions, so you never have to worry about getting hit with surprise charges.
Can you imagine switching to another cellular provider for your smartphone without having to go to a shop or wait for your physical SIM card to be shipped? Or traveling abroad knowing your phone will work and you won’t face data-roaming charges? Or using the same phone number on your smartphone, watch, car and even your refrigerator?
iPhone 14 models require eSIM rather than physical SIM cards. That means those getting Apple’s latest handsets have to activate them via eSIM – they can’t simply plug in a SIM card to get connected to a wireless network.
It’s new to many iPhone users, but Apple released a video that explains how to activate an eSIM on an iPhone.
iOS 16 will make it easier to transfer an eSIM between iPhones using Bluetooth.
As spotted by @carsonwaldrop on Twitter, iOS 16 adds an option to import an eSIM from another iPhone in the “Set up eSIM” menu. Apple requires that the other iPhone is nearby, unlocked, has Bluetooth turned on, and is running iOS 16 during the process.
The Test Drive program that allows smartphone users to try out T-Mobile’s network free for 30 days now supports iPhone’s built-in eSIM.
You previously needed to use a mobile hotspot and a physical T-Mobile SIM card to take advantage of the trial. Now, you simply need to download an app on iPhone XS or later.