Here is a full list of countries and carriers that will allow customers to use the eSIM on their new iPhones:

Austria

• T-Mobile

Canada

• Bell

Croatia

• Hrvatski Telekom

Czech Republic

• T-Mobile

Germany

• Telekom
• Vodafone

Hungary

• Magyar Telekom

India

• Airtel
• Reliance Jio

Spain

• Vodafone Spain

United Kingdom

• EE

USA

• AT&T
• T-Mobile
• Verizon

China, due to its regulations does not support Apple's eSIM which required Apple to build a proper dual SIM version of the iPhone for Chinese customers.


Customers in China will be able to use two physical SIM cards on their new iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max or iPhone XR.


source - Apple

The full Nokia Lumia 530 specifications follow:

Following today's announcement of the Samsung Galaxy S5 at Samsung's Unpacked 5 Event, some carriers and retailers in the U.K. have announced their intention of offering the device.

Vodafone and EE have posted registration pages where customers of the two carriers can leave information, including an email address, and receive news about when the phone will be available for pre-order from each carrier. U.K.'s Three is also on the list of carriers that will be offering customers

Two of the region's most widely known handset retailers have jumped on the bandwagon as well, just as you would expect. Carphone Warehouse and Phones 4u have also posted registration pages where various information is requested in exchange for getting the latest news about a pre-order period and pricing.

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Major carriers in the U.S. have also shown their interest in offering Samsung's new flagship and we expect more U.K. carriers and retailers to announce the availability of the Galaxy S5 throughout the day.

Leave us a comment if you like in the U.K. and plan to purchase the Galaxy S5.


source - Vodafone | EE | CarphoneWarehouse | Phones4u

The full Sony Xperia Z2 specifications follow:

The HTC First is headed to the United Kingdom as an exclusive to EE. The mobile operator was the first to offer 4G LTE service in the nation and will be the first to launch the Facebook Home device sometime this summer.

The HTC First features a 4.3 inch touch display, 4G LTE connectivity, a 5 megapixel camera with LED flash and is powered by a dual-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 processor with 1GB of RAM.

As you can see the specs don’t really scream high end device as the First with its mid-range specs would likely find a home with a younger audience looking for an affordable yet attractive smartphone.

Its best suited for the Facebook user who finds themselves checking into their Facebook page numerous times a day.

The EE variant of the device will include some proprietary features including EE Film, which offers 2 for 1 cinema tickets, trailers, listings and digital movie downloads. It will also include a £5 discount on EE's FibreBroadband for superfast data speeds at home and on the road comes with the phone, and customer service can be quickly reached by dialing '33' on the handset. Additionally, Clone Phone Lite allows the user of the phone to store the most important content from their handset safely on secure servers.

Do you live in the U.K.? Do you plan on purchasing an HTC First?

The Samsung Galaxy S IV is now available for pre-order in the United Kingdom through a a vast majority of the major retailers. The device is expected to be available late next month and while prices will vary depending on which package you select, its a likely assumption who will be spending a reasonable amount to own Samsung's latest flagship.

In terms of specs the Galaxy S IV doesn't disappoint. It features a 5 inch Super AMOLED touch display with a 1080 by 1920 pixel resolution, up to 64GB of internal storage which can be expanded through microSD, a 13 megapixel camera capable of 1080p HD video capture, a secondary 2 megapixel camera for video calls, 4G LTE connectivity, NFC, and is powered by a Samsung Exynos 5 Octa core processor or a (Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 quad-core processor) with 2GB of RAM.

Everything Everywhere will have the Galaxy S IV on its 4G plans with prices starting at £31 per month while the device will cost you an additional £269.99 upfront. Those who pre-order will be treated to an accessory pack valued at £54.99, which will feature a smart cover, 16GB microSD card and an in-car charger. The offer is likely valid only while stocks last.

T-Mobile and Orange which are also under EE will also retail the Galaxy S IV, but it will only be available on its 3G bands.

Those who pre-order the Galaxy S IV from Phones4U will be entered into a prize draw for a chance to win a Samsung Galaxy Camera and a Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1. A Google Play gift card will also be on offer depending on the contract your sign up for. For example if you sign up for a 4G EE contract priced at  £46 will get you £100 of Play Store credit.

Meanwhile Vodafone will slash £5 off your monthly bill if you trade-in any working touchscreen device. This offer will be really useful for anyone who has an old touchscreen smartphone lying around which they are not using. The Carphone Warehouse is offering an accessory pack with Galaxy S IV pre-orders while O2 which requires a £99 initial fee will double your data allows on their £37 per month.

Three will let you get the device for free on their £35 per month or higher plans, which let you take advantage of their (cap-free) unlimited data. Unfortunately you wont get any perks from Three for your pre-order.

Which carrier do you plan to purchase your new Galaxy S IV on? Leave us a comment below.


source - Redmond Pie