Apple's iPhone Air launch hits a snag in China

Apple's new iPhone Air may be facing a setback in China. The tech giant launched its thinnest phone on Tuesday at its fall event. At 5.6 millimeters, the iPhone Air doesn't leave as much space for a SIM card and battery as the iPhone 17 models do. So, Apple ditched the SIM card slot and made the iPhone Air eSIM only.The move poses a problem for Apple in mainland China, where some carriers don't yet offer eSIM service. The South China Morning Post reported a change to Apple's website in the days following ...