Archive · 16 Sep 2025
iPhone Air Launch in China Delayed Due to eSIM Restrictions
Apple's new iPhone Air, which is very thin and only uses eSIMs, is delayed from launching in China.
China, unlike the US and some parts of Europe, hasn't fully embraced eSIM technology.
This means the iPhone Air can't easily be used there.
The delay is happening because the Chinese government needs to approve eSIM use for this phone.
The iPhone Air is expected to launch in India on September 19.
The iPhone Air launch in China has been delayed.
The delay is due to the phone's exclusive eSIM support.
China has not fully embraced eSIM technology.
India will see the release on September 19.
The iPhone Air is Apple's slimmest model to date.
- Who
- Apple
- What
- iPhone Air launch delay
- When
- September 2025
- Where
- China
- Why
- eSIM restrictions
- Device
- iPhone Air
- Launch Delay Location
- China
- Reason for Delay
- eSIM compatibility issues
- eSIM Support
- iPhone Air exclusively
- Availability
- India on September 19
