The US iPhone 14 Pro Max has an unnecessary plastic interior
The arrival of the iPhone 14 has brought a very important novelty for American usersthese new models no longer have a SIM card slot and connect to the network via an eSIM.
This is a virtual variant of the SIM that we commonly know, it is located inside the device; without easy access and has advantages such as the possibility of use more than one phone numberinstant operator changes and a good connection.
But the surprise does not end there, because although it was expected that the decision to eliminate the space for the SIM card was intended to enjoy this space propose something new in the iPhone 14 or even remove it to increase the battery size, unfortunately this was not the case and the free space is not occupied by anything, at the moment.
A plastic inside the iPhone Pro Max
Recently, the iFixit team performed the iPhone 14 teardown showing that the internal redesign of this device has improved a lot and is well on its way to facilitate your repair.
According to his point of view, This is the biggest change the iPhone has had inside from iPhone 4s.
However, for the model iPhone 14 Pro Max The teardown revealed something unusual, because despite many expecting Apple to take advantage of the SIM slot space that was removed for devices in the US, it wasn’t not, and it was filled with a piece of black plastic.
That’s right, in the teardown video we can see the new way this iPhone 14 Pro Max opens, various components very well arranged and when reaching the innermost part of the device there is a small plastic box, what will it contain? … anything
Literally, the SIM tray and its components have been replaced with a small square piece of plastic that contains nothing and is only used to organize the rest of the components. without altering the design of the SIM card.
Although it may seem funny or disappointing, keep in mind that this plastic is only present in American devices. which is the country in which SIM-less iPhones will be sold. In the rest of the countries, the iPhone will have this component.
Why did Apple do this?
The response to this event is; ushers in a new era for the iPhone. That’s right, Apple couldn’t take advantage of this freed up space for something new because the SIM tray has yet to be removed from iPhones around the world.
Once users adapt to this change and its global scope is defined, Apple can begin to implement what you have planned for this space
Why yes, most likely the company already has plans for this new design that the eSIM allows. However, it is necessary to take into account the availability of operators who can manage eSIMs, the sales of this new iPhone and its acceptance; among other details and data.
Rumors about the iPhone 14 and the disappearance of the SIM slot have been fulfilled. It is only a matter of time before we see this change in many other countries.
Will this change be welcomed? probably yes, it’s a step up in technology and users will have to accept it. The most exciting thing will be when Apple completes this transition and shows us what it’s prepared for. to profit from this free space on iPhones.
Right now the iPhone 14 Pro is starting to succeed and Apple calls for increased production. Also, in a few weeks the company will present the new iPad and there are already rumors that we could anticipate some of the news that will arrive with these iPads.