India, Sept. 11 -- Apple's latest iPhone Air has generated huge buzz for being the company's thinnest and most futuristic iPhone yet. With a titanium build, the powerful A19 Pro chip tuned for AI, and a gorgeous 48MP Fusion camera, it is a device designed to stand out from the iPhone 17 line-up. However, one feature that Apple quietly confirmed could create a serious travel headache for users: the iPhone Air is eSIM only. Unlike the iPhone 17, which continues to support physical SIMs in many regions, Apple has gone all-in on eSIM for its slimmest model, and this could limit its practicality in certain countries.

For those unfamiliar, eSIM technology allows users to digitally activate a carrier plan without inserting a physical SIM card. ...