Apple intends to significantly advance the adoption of eSIM technology in the iPhone 17 series, anticipated for release in 2025, potentially eliminating physical SIM card slots across a broader range of countries and regions. Currently, the iPhone 14 and subsequent models have already adopted a pure eSIM design exclusively in the U.S. market, whereas other markets still incorporate physical SIM card slots. It is anticipated that the iPhone 17 Air could do away with SIM card slots in the majority of global markets, with other models in the iPhone 17 series likely following suit in most regions. Physical card slots may only be retained in specific markets, such as China. Apple underscores the benefits of eSIM in terms of security and convenience, highlighting its reduced susceptibility to loss and its ability to support multiple virtual SIM cards. As the iPhone 17 series hits the market, physical SIM card slots may gradually recede from the mainstream.