Apple’s latest iPad Air and Pro models, unveiled today, come with a significant change for those opting for cellular connectivity. Both tablets will exclusively support embedded SIM (eSIM) technology, omitting physical SIM slots altogether.

Initially reported by 9to5Mac and corroborated by IGN, browsing the FAQ sections of the pre-order pages for the seventh-gen iPad Pro and sixth-gen iPad Air reveals that these devices will solely rely on eSIM functionality. The decision marks a departure from previous iPad iterations, which offered the flexibility of both eSIM and physical SIM card slots.

This move represents a significant shift in Apple’s approach to cellular connectivity for its tablets. While iPhones began ditching physical SIM trays in favor of eSIM starting with the iPhone 14 series in 2022, this marks the first time iPads are following suit since the introduction of dual SIM support in the third-gen iPad Pro back in 2018.

eSIM technology has gained traction in recent years across various devices, including smartphones and smartwatches. Its benefits include the ability to store multiple SIM profiles on a single device, eliminating the risk of losing physical SIM cards and facilitating seamless device upgrades within the Apple ecosystem. However, it’s worth noting that eSIM compatibility can pose challenges when transitioning between different ecosystems, such as from Apple to Android devices, due to device-specific implementations.

Despite potential compatibility hurdles, eSIM remains a popular choice for consumers and enjoys widespread support from major network providers like Verizon and Google Fiber, particularly in smartphones.

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