iPhone XS dual SIM support – what is it and how does it work?
APPLE'S new iPhone models are official, and they come with a very neat trick.
The new iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max offer dual SIM support, which means they can store two phone numbers at once.
Your primary SIM card will slot into the phone like normal.
But you can also bag a second phone number using a virtual "eSIM".
New options will appear in your iPhone that let you subscribe to a secondary eSIM plan.
The technology isn't offered by all carriers – but companies like EE and Vodafone are already on board.
That's a huge deal, because it means you can have two different numbers operating on your phone at once.
For instance, if you regularly travel to another country, you could keep your UK SIM in your phone – while also stuffing in a cheap local SIM card at your destination, too.
It also means you could have your personal phone number and work phone number on the same device.
Dual SIM phones will tell you which number is being called too, so you can still ignore business calls on the weekend.
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- iPhone XS pre-order date – September 14
- iPhone XS release date – September 21
- iPhone XS Max pre-order date – September 14
- iPhone XS Max release date – September 21
- iPhone XR pre-order date – October 19
- iPhone XR release date – October 26
- Apple Watch 4 pre-order date – September 14
- Apple Watch 4 release date – September 21
Similarly, you could buy one cheap SIM card for calls and minutes, while using a different SIM card with an excellent data tariff.
Many Android phones already offer dual SIM support, but it's never been available on an iPhone.
Apple announced three new iPhones on Wednesday evening – the iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max and iPhone XR.
The latter is a "cheaper" option that costs £749, and comes with Face ID tech and a speedy new Apple A12 processor.
This won't go on sale until October 9 for pre-orders, and will only turn up in stores on October 26.
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Meanwhile, the iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max are more premium options, ranging in price from £999 to £1,449 for the very top model.
These models are available to order from Friday, before shipping to customers on September 21 – exactly one week later.
What new features would you like to see from Apple's next smartphone? Let us know in the comments!
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