Introduced at tech big Apple`s Worldwide Builders Convention (WWDC) 2022, the all-new iOS 16 has launched a brand new characteristic that enables an eSIM to be transferred between iPhones by way of Bluetooth whereas establishing mobile service.
Based on MacRumors, within the Settings app on an iPhone working iOS 16, tapping on “Arrange eSIM” brings up an choice to switch an eSIM and its related telephone quantity from one other iPhone by way of Bluetooth.
To switch an eSIM from one other iPhone, Apple mentioned to ensure the opposite iPhone is close by, unlocked, has Bluetooth turned on, and is working iOS 16 or later.
The characteristic seems to be out there in a number of international locations, together with the US and the UK, however it’s only attainable to finish Bluetooth transfers of eSIMs issued by carriers that assist the characteristic.
On condition that iOS 16 was solely introduced a number of days in the past and is at present in beta, service assist could also be restricted proper now, the report mentioned.
Apple additionally continues to offer the extra conventional possibility of establishing an eSIM by scanning a QR code supplied by a service.
An eSIM is a digital SIM that enables customers to activate a mobile plan from a service with out having to make use of a bodily nano-SIM card. A single eSIM is obtainable on the iPhone XS and is newer, whereas all 4 iPhone 13 fashions assist twin eSIMs.
The primary beta of iOS 16 was seeded to builders earlier this week, and a public beta will likely be out there in July.
The tech big mentioned iOS 16 will likely be launched within the fall, at which level this new eSIM switch characteristic will likely be out there to all customers.
