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In the US, all versions of the Apple iPhone 16 series support eSIM. They also all support dual-SIM, using two eSIM profiles at a time. However, there is no support for physical SIM cards in the US.

With iOS 26, Apple is adding support for transferring an eSIM from an iPhone to an Android device, and vice versa. The new functionality will make it easier for smartphone users to move their numbers ...

New evidence in an Android 16 beta suggests Apple’s upcoming iOS 19 may allow transferring an eSIM from an iPhone directly to an Android phone. The process might involve a new “Transfer to Android” ...

Currently, there is no Transfer to Android > Other Options in Settings > General > Transfer or Reset iPhone. If accurate, this would let users initiate a manual eSIM handoff by scanning a QR code from ...

If your new phone no longer supports SIM cards, or you don't want to use them anymore, you can convert to eSIM instead. I started my career with CNET all the way back in 2005, when the (original) ...

eSIMs are a digital replacement for SIM cards. Despite their advantages over physical SIMs, the technology can be challenging to use. While transferring a physical SIM card between phones is a ...

Apple could make moving eSIMs from iPhone to Android easier with iOS 19. Evidence found in the latest Android 16 QPR1 Beta 1 suggests that Apple and Google are working closely to achieve this.

Google may soon allow backing up eSIM data. This potential update could provide a more complete solution for device backups and restoration. The feature is currently in the works, hinted at in the ...

Switching from Android to iPhone is a lot easier than it used to be. With the release of iOS 26, Apple has streamlined the process of transferring your eSIM from an Android device, and in most cases ...

Jon Gilbert is a Features Writer for Android Police. I've covered Android since 2021, focusing on writing features and guides about Android apps and features that directly affect users. I've attended ...