iPhone 17 Pro Leak Suggests SIM Card Tray Could Stay in Some Countries

New iPhone 17 Pro leak hints the SIM card tray may remain in select countries, despite Apple’s shift to eSIM.
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iPhone 17 Pro Leak Suggests SIM Card Tray Could Stay in Some Countries
iPhone 17 Pro Leak Suggests SIM Card Tray Could Stay in Some Countries The latest leak on the upcoming iPhone 17 Pro suggests that Apple may not be ready to fully eliminate the physical SIM card tray worldwide. While the company has steadily moved toward eSIM-only devices in certain markets, leaked images indicate that the iPhone 17 Pro could still feature a SIM card slot in select countries. This revelation has sparked curiosity among Apple enthusiasts and travelers who still rely on traditional SIM cards for connectivity. With the rise of eSIM technology, many have wondered if the physical SIM card tray’s days were numbered—but for some regions, it appears it might survive at least another year. Image : Google Apple’s Gradual Shift Toward eSIM Technology Apple first signaled its commitment to a SIM-free future with the launch of the iPhone 14 series in 2022, where U.S. models dropped the physical SIM card tray entirely. Instead, users were required to activate their devices using eSIM—a…