Apple has postponed the release of the iPhone Air in China due to regulatory hurdles surrounding its eSIM-only design. Chinese carriers need government approval to offer devices with eSIM technology, which has not been granted yet. The iPhone Air, unveiled at Apple’s event, is the thinnest iPhone ever at 5.6mm and eliminates the physical SIM card slot in favor of eSIM. The device was set for preorders in China, but details are now pending updates. The delay showcases the clash between Apple’s global design approach and China’s strict tech regulations, impacting one of Apple’s key markets.

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