iPhone Air gains a SIM slot through impressive mod‎

The iPhone Air is the first iPhone sold as an eSIM-only version all over the world. But a new report from China shows a modified Air with a physical SIM slot next to the USB-C port. The information surrounding this project is bleak, but it was reportedly undertaken by an electronics store based in Shenzhen’s Huaqiangbei market. The project required some clever space-saving solutions, like replacing the Air’s original Taptic Engine vibration motor with a much smaller unit that still retains basic haptic feedback. The gained space allowed the enthusiasts to connect a SIM card reader...