Apple(US:AAPL) Xin Lang Cai Jing·2025-09-01 06:14Group 1 - Apple plans to eliminate physical SIM card slots for the iPhone 17 series in more countries and regions this year [1][3] - Retail staff of Apple authorized dealers must complete eSIM-related training by September 5, indicating a broader implementation of eSIM technology beyond the EU [1] - The iPhone 14 series and newer models in the US do not have SIM card slots and rely solely on eSIM technology [3] Group 2 - Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo suggests that the iPhone 17 Air will not feature a SIM card slot due to its ultra-thin design, with the possibility that the iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro, and iPhone 17 Pro Max will also only support eSIM in international markets [3] - Apple previously promoted eSIM as being more secure than physical SIM cards, as they cannot be lost or removed by thieves [4] - Users can manage at least eight eSIMs on one iPhone, eliminating the need to swap SIM cards while traveling [4]