eSIM

SIM swapping crimes are on the rise globally, according to a new report. These crimes are primarily committed using eSIM (Embedded Subscriber Identity Modules) users. eSIMs are digitally stored SIM cards which are embedded into a device using a software. Hackers are now reportedly exploiting vulnerabilities within this technology to brute force into the victim's phone account to port the number to their own device. The findings also revealed that the bad actors are mainly interested in victim's online banking accounts and…

Following Germany and France, the service will soon be rolled out to other European countries, too.BMW customers in France and Germany can activate the Personal eSIM of their vehicle with Transatel’s Ubigi 5G data plans to enjoy additional infotainment features and WiFi connectivity, irrespective of their primary network operator for their regular smartphone subscription.The service will be available for BMW vehicles with BMW Operating System 8, 8.5 and 9 with the option…

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Image Source : FILE Google introduces effortless eSIM transfer for Android smartphones Google has recently ended the major tension among many Android users the tech giant is now allowing users to easily transfer their eSIM from an old device when they are upgrading to a new device. Meaning, the user will not have to go to the telecom operator now. The new feature was…

Until now, physical SIMs have dominated the industry, and using them has only been possible with an allocated slot inside the phone. It adds significant challenges for manufacturers trying to improve smartphone durability. Moreover, transferring Mobile plans from one device to another has been less than ideal. To address these issues, eSIMs are on the rise, being adopted by many flagship devices, and they will only get better with Android’s new built-in eSIM transfer tool. eSIM transfer tool has started reaching more…

Google has enabled support for transferring eSIMs — an embedded, digital SIM that can be used to activate a mobile plan — across Android smartphones, according to a report. The feature first appeared when some users were able to transfer their eSIM from an older Pixel phone to the Pixel 8 last year, and now users can reportedly transfer their digital SIM from their existing smartphone to a Samsung Galaxy S24 series phone, which shows the feature is expanding beyond Pixel phones.Android Police reports that the setup…

According to eSIM.net, eSIMs offer multiple benefits:  You won't have to worry about ever purchasing a new SIM card; you can store multiple profiles on a single device and easily switch between them; and an eSIM uses less space and is more durable and reliable than a traditional SIM card. Apple's take on eSIMs is that they are far more secure than physical SIM cards because they can't be removed (and used on other devices) should your phone be lost or stolen.Also: iPhone 15 eSIM: How to transfer your phone number to…

In a bid to streamline the process of transferring eSIMs between devices, Google is reportedly rolling out…

eSIM is a great feature, as it lets you switch carriers without needing a physical SIM card. However, transferring an eSIM from one device to another is a chore, as you have to jump through hoops and follow several instructions, and those instructions vary for each cellular network carrier. To solve this issue, Google launched an eSIM Transfer Tool last year at MWC 2023, and Samsung implemented it in One UI 5.1. However, Samsung's eSIM Transfer Tool only worked between Galaxy devices. Now, that limitation is being…

Honor 90 5G was launched in India in September 2023. The phone comes with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 chipset and a 5,000mAh battery with 30W wired SuperCharge technology support. The dual SIM-supported handset ships with Android 13-based Magic OS 7.1. Now, HTech CEO Madhav Sheth has announced that the handset is compatible with Jio eSIM connectivity in India. The company has yet to confirm whether the phone will eventually support eSIMs from other network providers in the country.In a post on X, Sheth confirmed that…