SpaceX Starlink Direct-to-Cell aims to connect billions of existing smartphones to LEO satellites. No hardware modification required. No special SIM card.

Apple's first foldable iPhone will reportedly drop the physical SIM card slot in favor of eSIM technology, according to a well-known Chinese leaker posting on Weibo today. Apple is expected to ...

As smartphones have become more pervasive in our lives, we've all kind of been forced to pick up basic knowledge and terminology over the years. Where previously certain jargon would exclusively be ...

When Mitsubishi made your first cellphone, you know you’ve been around a while. Steve has carried the latest and greatest around in his pocket for nearly 30 years, with everything from Motorola ...

A new teardown confirms Apple killed the SIM tray in the iPhone 17 lineup, using the space to pack in bigger batteries. The shift shows Apple squeezing every bit of space out of its devices while ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Tim Bajarin covers the tech industry’s impact on PC and CE markets. Apple's latest keynote this week wasn't just another iPhone ...

Some US-based Google Pixel 10 buyers who have requested a replacement unit out of the box have been surprised to receive the global version, complete with the deleted physical SIM slot. One of the ...

We may earn a commission when you click links to retailers and purchase goods. More info. When Apple launched the iPhone 14 back 2022, they made a connectivity move that was and still is somewhat ...

Leaked Pixel 10 packaging hints at dual eSIM slots and confirms no need for a traditional SIM card. This would appear to confirm a past rumor that Google would remove physical SIM cards from the Pixel ...

Pioneer mobile virtual network operator (MVNO) in Nigeria, Vitel Wireless Limited, has entered into a partnership with SLOT Systems Limited for the distribution of its SIM cards and other gadgets, ...

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