Apple's latest phone lineup replaces physical SIM cards with software-based virtual ones. Here's what that means for iPhone users. 0:00 - iPhones Switch to eSIM 1:05 - What Are eSIMs? 1:29 - eSIM Advantages 2:19 - eSIM Disadvantages 2:44 - How eSIMs Work Overseas 3:17 - One Phones With eSIMs 3:54 - Why Apple Wants eSIMs Subscribe to CNET: null Never miss a deal again! See CNET’s browser extension 👉 https://bit.ly/3lO7sOU Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cnetdotcom Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cnet/ Follow us on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/cnet Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cnet