Apple(US:AAPL) Sou Hu Cai Jing·2025-08-19 04:40Group 1 - The iPhone 17 series is set to be released on September 9, featuring a new lineup that includes Standard, Air, Pro, and Max models, with a notable reduction in the Plus model [1] - The iPhone 17 Air is claimed to be the thinnest iPhone ever at 5.5mm, approximately 30% thinner than the iPhone 16 series, achieved through design changes such as a single rear camera and the use of eSIM only [3] - The new iPhone 17 Air will not include a physical SIM card slot, which may pose challenges in the Chinese market where eSIM adoption is not yet fully prepared by carriers and users [5][8] Group 2 - Apple is pushing for the adoption of eSIM technology, with the iPhone 17 Air being assembled in China without a physical SIM card slot, while other models may retain physical SIM support in certain regions [8][10] - The company's strategy aims to unify global versions of the iPhone, potentially reducing costs and improving device sealing, reflecting Apple's commitment to advancing eSIM technology despite local market readiness [10]