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 ...

An eSIM is a digital version of the physical SIM card needed to connect a device to a mobile network. It can be found in a number of recent Android smartphones, and is expected to expand rapidly in ...

Whether you’ve bought a brand new Pixel or are getting an older model second-hand, it’s time to activate your device to a network. While many of us traditionally used SIM cards to accomplish this, the ...

An embedded SIM is an industry-backed digital version of the physical SIM card needed to connect a mobile device to a network provider. The technology can currently be found in many flagship ...

If you’re a Comcast customer, there may be a solid incentive to switch your phone service over to Xfinity Mobile. And if you have an eSIM-compatible phone, chances are you want to take advantage of ...

The eSIM is faster and more convenient than a physical SIM card. You can activate an eSIM digitally. You can switch between different providers without having to replace the SIM card physically. eSIM ...

The Google Pixel 8 and 8 Pro support eSIM. However, activating your eSIM is more complex than the tried-and-tested method of slotting a physical SIM card into your phone. While eSIM support for Pixel ...

Apple is forcing everyone in the US (that buys the iPhone 14) to make the switch over to eSIM. So what does that have to do with Android? Well, typically, when Apple does something like this, the ...

Your SIM card is one of the most important aspects of your iPhone – it’s the only way to connect to your carrier's network. And while physical SIM cards remain a viable option for many people with ...