An iPhone 17 torn apart shows how Apple cut the SIM slot for bigger batteries

A new teardown confirms Apple killed the SIM tray in the iPhone 17 lineup, using the space to pack in bigger batteries.

iPhone 17 and iPhone Air are latest phones to push eSIM — here's why I don't want to give up physical SIM cards

Apple is escalating its war on physical SIM cards with iPhone 17 and iPhone Air — but I don't want to give up the physical ...
Opinion

How Apple Is Quietly Crushing the Retail SIM Business

Millions of iPhone users worldwide will now have to use eSIMs and download SIM profiles digitally.

I’ve used iOS 26, here’s why you should upgrade your iPhone today

It's time to update your iPhone to the latest iOS 26 software. I've used it for several months, and here's why you should ...
Engadget

Ready to download iOS 26? See if your iPhone is eligible for the free update first

Now that iOS 26 is available to download for many iPhone users — here's how to install it — it's time to check your phone to see if you're eligible for the update. The new OS became available on ...

Downloading iOS 26? Do these 6 things on your iPhone first (and thank me later)

So, starting Sept. 15, the release day of iOS 26, the iPhone XS, XS Max, and XR will be the last in the line. With that out of the way, let's look at how to prepare your iPhone.