The iPhone Air may be the single most beloved device on the planet, and it’s one of Apple’s favorites. iPhone Air goes on sale in China today as it barely gets regulatory approval from the government. Let’s remember that since it is a model that does not have a SIM, its existence is complicated, if not impossible. Regarding the launch, Tim Cook took the time to be in the country throughout the week to promote it. Has the iPhone Air finally found its niche?

The iPhone Air hasn’t been well received in most parts of the world, will China be its haven?

The first reservations started at 9 am local timeIt’s been a good time ever since All Apple Stores reported already sold out, especially in Beijing and Shanghai. If a user wants to book this late at night, this delivery can only be achieved with a delivery time of one to two weeks, which is likely to increase to up to a month in the near future. According to the South China Morning Post, Apple still has great appeal in the Chinese market, as well as competing with local brands like Huawei and Xiaomi.

Apple iPhone Air / photo: Angel Roca.

Tim Cook visited and had the opportunity to meet figures from China’s highest political circles. He met with Vice Prime Minister He Lifeng and was also the chairman of the advisory body of a management school at Tsinghua University. This visit reassured the user through a simple public relations mechanismespecially considering that China has a regulated environment.

The only detail iPhone Air has in China is eSIM

When it was rumored that the iPhone Air would be released, it was stated that it would not have a SIM tray due to its thinness. Many of us were thinking about China and specifically that this was a technology that had not yet been adopted in the country. Even though it seems like there is no problem, we should not ignore this fact. The physical infrastructure of SIM cards continues to dominate much of the region. It is already possible to see this on the Apple China website in the online Apple Store There is no express delivery when going to storesIf home delivery is requested in addition to the periods stated above.

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It is noteworthy that Apple Intelligence has not been introduced as it has not yet been officially released in China, as there is no Chinese intermediary who can confirm it. On the other hand, there is no guide about eSIM on the purchase page.. We’ll see if this avalanche of orders stems from simple curiosity. having a mobile phone of different size and thickness Or will it actually mean something meaningful to Chinese consumers?.

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