Recent online leaks have revealed that the iPhone Air's overseas popularity has been rather lackluster—a fact that's hard to dispute. Its sales performance in China hasn't been particularly stellar either. However, it has ignited interest in two key aspects: ultra-thin design and eSIM technology. While many phone makers can achieve sleek, ultra-thin designs, the functional compromises made along the way might diminish the overall user experience. When it comes to eSIM, there are few technical hurdles to overcome, but domestic phone manufacturers remain hesitant to fully embrace it, with likely only a handful of models supporting eSIM in the near future.

Phone manufacturers may be cautious, but a domestic team has shown more daring in this arena. They've innovated with eSIM technology, claiming to enable native eSIM support for all phones, including locked devices, covering a vast array of models. This news instantly sparked heated online discussions, with many believing that the domestic team has never let them down in terms of technological prowess. Some netizens have even expressed their eagerness to give it a try.

It appears that the majority of netizens are still cautious about this development. Those with a deeper understanding know that with the current technology at manufacturers' disposal, enabling eSIM support on phones poses minimal, if any, technical challenges. The real sticking points lie in operator cooperation and policy considerations. This attempt to bypass operator restrictions inherently carries significant uncertainty, as it's unlikely to receive support from phone manufacturers and operators alike. However, the team's latest statement is quite enlightening, asserting that their approach complies with regulations.

Moreover, the usability of this eSIM support solution, which is achieved through Bluetooth or NFC connections, remains unproven. It's reminiscent of the "Apple Peel" craze from years ago, which initially garnered considerable support but ultimately saw few actual users. Even those who dared to try it reported issues. This domestic team's eSIM solution claims to work with all phones, but its compatibility with different devices remains to be thoroughly tested.

Furthermore, the team's solution is implemented through a mini-program, and its long-term viability remains uncertain. Although the team has posted update videos on social media showcasing remarkably fast unlocking speeds, these results are solely from tests conducted on iPhones. Whether all phones across the board will achieve the same performance requires further testing by the team. Currently, many netizens have expressed admiration for the team's spirit of technological exploration, but most remain hesitant to take the plunge.

In reality, eSIM is just one of many communication methods available. People accustomed to physical SIM cards may not be inclined to switch to native eSIM support from phone manufacturers, let alone third-party modification solutions. Fewer people are willing to try such solutions, especially considering that easily obtaining phone numbers might not always be a desirable outcome in certain situations.

I'm curious: would any of you be willing to try the team's eSIM solution on your phones?