No sim tray on US iPhone 14 models! But Why? - Apple Event Sept 7th

[@mfotos8549]

This is a deal breaker for me. I do a lot of international travel, that's the dumbest thing Apple could have done to US customers who travel outside the country. No iphone 14 for me.

[@mabelmejia07]

You cant active for any country you go

[@denny8548]

@@mabelmejia07 Not ALL CARRIER support ESim. Even Apple website written on the wall.

[@orryyang8846]

no it’s not, this is great and I love apple, I hate that our country does not support any esim, and we can’t even use facetime audio or group calls, huge deal breaker for me, greeting from China

[@denny8548]

@@orryyang8846 Yea it's great as it useless to steal the phone but it suck for some countries doesn't support the Esim.

[@nebaa]

Was wondering if its just for the China mainland model. Or do FaceTime audio/group calls also not work on HongKong iPhone variants?

[@landarr]

That speaker makes it sounds like they did something great for us by removing the sim card tray 😂😂 what a dumb idea

[@Robby3296]

No iphone 14 for me.

[@willyanguiano7218]

the sheep will continue to buy regardless, they are giving their full control over their lives.. sad

[@jrlv62]

Not this sheep

[@MFIsaacFn]

@@jrlv62you’re not special.

[@maravreloaded]

And you couldn't keep the Sim Tray and the eSIM too?

[@aylalampang6732]

I guess the iPhone 13 Pro Will be my last iPhone. I like moving my Sim between phones and knowing that I have ownership of my phone and Sim. If my phone is damaged I can remove my Sim and put it in my back up phone can’t do that with the new iPhone.

[@nancyyy940]

Exactly this. So pissed off they did this to us 🤬🤬🤬

[@jackyluong9618]

Don't worry, There are plenty of excellent Android phones still have sim tray. ;-)

[@Invisibletoday]

@@jackyluong9618 I had to use an android temporarily and it was unbearable

[@Mike-yu9qd]

Not good! My provider uses Verizon towers but doesn’t use eSIM. Glad I have the 13 pro max.

[@mabelmejia07]

For apple will be avaliable

[@Mayrlong]

@@mabelmejia07 what do you mean by this?

[@sbkpilot1]

providers will quickly adapt to survive, no way they are going to not support the full suite of Apple products. Apple has way too much clout here, they lead the way and others follow.

[@CruzXz]

What if i have emergency and i my phone ran out of battery what will happen to my esim? And my carrier doesn’t support esim i hope their sales will be affected so that we have option to use esim or physical sim

[@Mayrlong]

Good question….

[@CELLHOTAI]

if you want apple to follow the customer don't buy and ask to innovate they're phone, that's why apple do this because even there product is not way ahead to other tech phone still u want to buy it. voila

[@sodentsodmg7876]

first they remove the headphone jack , next the damn charger block from the box now the fuckin sim card tray

[@spectaculartech]

If they cared about security that much instead of removing it, Apple should have done is keep the sim card slot but instead have the iPhone ask for a passcode / faceID check before it can be removed. For security having the iPhone eject the sim card slot through the software instead of having an insert on the side of the phone. I cannot use Esim at all since I need to switch between two devices constantly.

[@Mayrlong]

That’s a good idea! Have you wrote that on apple feedback?

[@spectaculartech]

@@Mayrlong Sent an response to apple feedback page of their website It would have been a better idea if Apple cared about security instead of removing the sim card slot on all US iPhone 14 series models, Apple should have done is keep the sim card slot but instead have the iPhone ask for a passcode / FaceID / TouchID check before it can be removed. For security having the iPhone eject the sim card slot through the iOS software instead of having an insert on the side of the phone. I cannot use Esim at all since I need to switch between two devices constantly and my carrier in the US doesn't support esim at all. Currently there is No iPhone 14 series models available in the US that will work for me. It's mandatory I have a sim card slot for my situation. Apple doesn't make it possible to get a another region iPhone 14 series that still has a sim card tray.

[@MM-tw7pu]

Can’t you just smash the phone and retrieve the SIM card or if you want the SIM card? Who cares about a lost sim card since you can just cancel it like a credit card right away? Any calls made on it for illegal activity would be recorded anyway and retrieved by the authorities. Stupid idea and little security risk

[@tjermoal]

I don't like the idea myself. Im not going to get it

[@brandenjohnson2980]

So if I bought a phone off someone and I'm trying to take it to straight talk I don't see where they sell esims?

[@protran]

Not easy to use for almost people.

[@starfish2046]

I wish apple is selling “international” iPhone 14 pro in the US so I can buy my new phone in the US with SIM card slot. For business purpose, I travel a lot, I can’t have a phone without SIM card slot. Why apple do such a dumb thing?🤨 Now I can’t get a new iPhone 🥺should I just skip this year?!

[@lotos53]

Yeah. Or buy in Europe

[@nebaa]

Or buy from Canada.

[@lotos53]

@@nebaa I was thinking they sell them without sim tray as well. Good to know

[@nebaa]

The Canadian version supports 1 physical nano sim + eSim.

[@allabouteve_5168]

Will this work here in the Philippines?

[@davidchang6623]

Great can’t transfer my service to the old phone because of eSIM.. iPhone 14 won’t turn on..

[@atosgraphix]

Saw an iphone that the model shows it is from US and it has a physical sim tray how possible is that?

[@nebaa]

The U.S. iPhone 14 & 15 models dont have a sim tray.

[@sodentsodmg7876]

only way to get any iphone 14 wit a sim card tray is to buy out side of the usa … only usa iphone14 do not have a tray thatbis stupid AF apple us gon take a big los on that … i order my iphone14 from the UK and any iphone14 outside of us have tray

[@username0425]

This really sucks I have an iphone 14 pro max that requires an esim and I’m outside of the US

[@Law-guuruu]

How to use other country that phones

[@chrispendergraft3857]

This was a way so you have to trade in device and upgrade … not sale your device once it’s paid off

[@NMIBUBBLE]

I wish they'd tell you more on how to use this option! For instance, if you have a cellular plan tap use Cellular plan then follow steps, the only two options that are on the phone says install cellular plan, or don't install cellular plan??? Seriously which one do you use if you have a existing plan??? Really Apple just put the dam pin drawer in and let people decide for themselves we have to much stuff going on in the world you're making it harder for the consumer! We do travel and we like switching to different carriers when it's convenient for us!!

[@Jose-pn8yo]

Here in the US, majority of carriers don't support E-Sims. Att, Cricket, Boost, Metro, Cricket, TMobile, Red Pocket, customers are out of luck.Apple will lose millions of dollars and customers for removing the sim card tray. Another thing, 100s of thousands of customers have and need to swap their sims in and out of phones. Thisis something that isn't available with the new iPhone 14s. Like myself. I need to be able to pop my sims in and out.

[@Hapacmoneyloader]

Can see them releasing Iphone 14 with Sim trays in a few months if this does not work out in the US....

[@nebaa]

The Puerto Rico model is exactly the same as the US version. But it supports a sim tray. So yes Apple can do it

[@Hapacmoneyloader]

@@nebaa Yes I know....the rest of the world has sim tray models....HK/China has dual sim tray IP14

[@mdtasibkhan9224]

Kindly make details review about 14 series with watch 8 as well

[@williammarques7577]

I can already see the line of Americans in airport phone stores around the world getting angry that they can't get a prepaid sim card. 🤨

[@harshaldobariya6356]

I am Indian resident and want to know if I'll buy iPhone 14 pro from US, will it work with indian network companies? I also found that Apple has mentioned 2 network companies on official site.

[@nebaa]

It will work. Just make sure it's not locked to a US carrier. And would you be comfortable using eSIM only?

[@jayalbert9849]

Half the world doesn’t have ESIM

[@TheAfrilazeeq]

Is this only in the US or the title is just misleading?

[@nebaa]

It's exclusive to USA models. All other countries retain the physical sim slot. Hong Kong & China mainland models still support Dual Sim cards without eSIM.

[@natalia.j]

@@nebaa so UK will have the sim card tray right?

[@nebaa]

Yes.

[@natalia.j]

@@nebaa yes thank god! cant wait get this phone

[@mela5367]

Now, many travellers that visit U.S for vacation and buyers of iphone will not buy this time because of this esim only. Most Asian visitors buy iPhone in U.S because is much cheaper rather thab buying from home country. This is really STUPID move. How come they cant just give us a choice of two version (esim only & sim supoort ) like ask customer first at the store " do you like esim iphone 14 or iphone 14 with sim support " this is a monopoly to cotrol consumers market to choose what they want for them.

[@anneamoguis8259]

I have esim iPhone 14 now and I totally regret it 😢😢😢😢

[@nebaa]

Don't be upset. You can always swap the phone next year. Hopefully Apple stops the eSim saga next year.

[@caolam2330]

Stupid idea no sim tray. I stick with Android phone.

[@aylalampang6732]

Android OEMs will follow suit. They always do... unfortunately.

[@vishnuji5042]

Stupid idea

[@a_programer]

They stole my idea :(

[@klausledda5903]

what no sim tray? this will make some consumers more harder to get to a new tech and rely to those carriers on assisting this nonsense esim registration why apple why???

[@CruzXz]

I hope their sales will be afected drastically so that they will give option to use esim or physical with provided sim tray

[@klausledda5903]

@@CruzXz it saids that the esim version of iphone 14 pro max will only available in the US but the problem is when they'll go to other countries that haven't have an esim to register their phones... so physical sim is still in need...

[@aylalampang6732]

I don't want to HAVE to call my carrier just to switch phones. This is ridiculous.

[@Kevin-hq3ur]

its not a horrible idea but its many years too soon

[@nicotinefilms3514]

2024 Apple event We care about our customers and for better security, You can just buy the apple paper box with no phone This will give you the new additional security you wanted all these years Also this box is bio degradable, so apple is gonna pack apples in it instead of phone and you can hold your apple close and enjoy the feel of freshness

[@abhinavkishor7485]

Disaster step by Apple. Totally disappointed 😔😔.... Last year, they removed the charger, this year they removed SIM card slot, next year, they may remove one camera and probably by the end of 2030, people will remove 🍎 😂😂

[@nebaa]

Next year they'll probably remove the charging port to avoid switching to USB C under EU sanctions. And also so that you can buy their $50 magsafe wireless charger.

[@peterbee1077]

Bad idea 👎

[@jalmare4019]

My girlfriend just found this out after she left 🇺🇸 with hers……. Smh

[@wildcatslife686]

That not good idea, I will move to Hawawii phone

[@ajwardriyaza]

Like my country we are dead Iam glad I have iPhone 12

[@mikecrabtree8200]

Stopped buying at 11. Each year apple just gives me more and more reason NOT to buy anything newer. It almost as if they have lost their ever lovin minds.

[@GO_GO_60]

Stupid Apple!

[@Jeof54]

Ifs not gonna work for me. What about to travel outside US?

[@nebaa]

That's a really bold move to completely remove the physical sim card slot. I can't imagine using only E Sim as I'm always traveling and changing sims.

[@aqrocksnyc1640]

@JUST actually I’m military and there are many places outside the US that don’t have esim. Why do you think they said they eliminated the SIM card tray in all US models. If you look at it all the international models still have the SIM card tray

[@Omega_258]

@@aqrocksnyc1640 yes you're right I'm from india and esim here sucks everytime we have to run to mobile shop

[@NicVandEmZ]

@@nebaa you do know other companies are going to follow suit seen the way no Sim card on an android phone to do you know that android also has e sim technology

[@nebaa]

Yeah definitely. Other companies usually follow what Apple does Samsung flagships have eSIM technology. I won't be surprised if Samsung does this in a few years.

[@winterdave8402]

If I knew this before getting the 14 I would’ve passed 😑

[@edwardoperez1663]

No thanks.I pass on Iphone 14.

[@Leumasleumas725]

The worst feature for international travelers. Shame on Apple.

[@nickvogelius]

It's kind of funny that they have chosen US as their main trial site for eSIM only. I mean here in the European, Denmark where I live. It has the last several years mainly been eSIM that appeared as the primary option when I bought a new phone. The normal sim card was almost hidden away, like an option intended for older phones. It's the same with the US credit cards. In DK you pay either with the build in NFC "contactless" or with the cards chip, and if you spend more than 30 USD. Then you have to enter the PIN code for your card. I'am not even sure that you still can pay with the old magnetic strip ;D although I do remember it as kid/young guy. Your card would come with both the chip and the magnetic strip as a backup solution for the chip.

[@kvcrajan]

The reason why Apple always does trials first in the US, is because we have more percentage of dumb people who will still buy iPhones no matter what Apple offers.

[@menace2society00]

Its very rare that we ever use the magnetic strip but some local family businesses do have them

[@julioevaristo6715]

Unbelievable

[@Khizionic]

Deal breaker

[@MM-tw7pu]

Haha some dum US customer is gonna go to some country trying to get the cheapest telecommunication service and find out they don’t even know what the hell eSIM is 😆 thanks Apple….no one would buy iPhone 14 in other countries

[@anandanabila8439]

So bad. Idea I will not buy

[@clinicalpsychologist]

I love eSim

[@Juan14yseis]

Samsung Galaxy all the way !!!!

[@worldexteriors]

This is terrible.

[@krensparxx2165]

Ooow shid that is really messed up for mofos in africa…they gon be seriously pissed

[@MM-tw7pu]

Those in Africa get the sim card tray. Mofos US customers in Africa and Asian gonna get wrecked