10 Futuristic Smartphone Features That Will Appear Soon

2. No More SIM Cards!

Don't SIM cards feel like relics from the 90s? They may be coming out in 'Micro' and 'Nano' varieties, but decreasing the amount of plastic around the chip doesn't scream 'Progress', considering it's something you can do yourself using a scalpel.

Enough of these Micro SIM and Nano SIM cards, we want NoSIM cards. Yes, that's right, none. It looks like our protests have been heard, because both Apple and Samsung are reportedly working together to abolish plastic SIM cards, and replace them with electronic SIMs.

How will it work? By having an 'embedded' SIM card, you'll essentially be able to switch between network providers in a matter of seconds without having to request a new SIM card; particularly handy if you're abroad, and want to quickly nab yourself a local number. E-SIM cards could be arriving as early as next year.

 
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