“Apple Peel” Returns for iPhone 15 Series, Offering Unofficial SIM Card Functionality
In a surprising comeback, the long-forgotten “Apple Peel” has resurfaced in Huaqiangbei, China, this time catering exclusively to the iPhone 15 series. A set of photos circulating the Chinese Internet reveals a modified iPhone 15 Pro, purportedly released in Huaqiangbei. The images showcase the addition of metal contact points and a protective gel for the SIM card slot, effectively bestowing SIM card connection capabilities upon this particular iPhone.
eSIM Absence Drives Demand for “Apple Peel”
Curiously, the need for a SIM card slot on the iPhone 15 Pro implies that the device captured in the photos is not the version marketed in Hong Kong and China, but rather the American variant. The entire range of Apple iPhone 15 series in the US will transition to eSIM as the primary means of internet connectivity starting in 2023, rendering the SIM card slot obsolete. This revived “Apple Peel” seems tailored for those who import US versions of the iPhone 15 series.
Exploring the Price Disparity and Motivation for Modification
Why would individuals go to the trouble of modifying their iPhones with an “Apple Peel” accessory? Firstly, it should be noted that this unofficial solution comes with inherent risks and the potential for an unstable connection. However, the allure lies in the staggering price difference between the US and Chinese versions of the iPhone. Take the iPhone 15 Pro Max, for example – with a starting price of $1199 in the US, approximately ¥8730 in RMB, it substantially undercuts the local price of ¥9999 in China. The price disparity is even more substantial for higher-end models, with differences reaching up to ¥2000. This profitability of parallel imports drives the demand for unconventional connectivity solutions among enthusiastic users.
While the modified “Apple Peel” offers a viable workaround for SIM card connectivity outside the US, it is important to acknowledge its unofficial and potentially unstable nature. Nevertheless, for fans looking to leverage the financial advantages presented by US versions of the iPhone, these makeshift solutions may be seen as an attractive option.
iPhone 15 Apple Peel | Readers with some experience in technology may vaguely remember that a magical product called “Apple Peel” appeared on the market about ten years ago. Its main function was to add Apple iPod Touch to the Call function.
Later, with the rise of smartphones such as iPhone and Android, “Apple Peel” also entered history; however, recently in Huaqiangbei, China, “Apple Peel” was seen to reappear, and it was used exclusively for the iPhone 15 series.
“Apple Peel” for iPhone 15 Series
Recently, a set of photos have been circulating on the Chinese Internet. It is said to be a modified iPhone 15 Pro launched by Huaqiangbei. As seen in the photo, several metal contact points have been added to side of the iPhone, and there is also a gel protection for the SIM card slot The case is said to add a SIM card connection function to this iPhone.
Why add a SIM card slot to iPhone 15 Pro? It appears that the iPhone 15 Pro pictured is not the version released in the Hong Kong and Chinese markets, but the American version. Starting in 2023, the entire US version of the Apple iPhone 15 series will use eSIM to connect to the Internet, so there is no SIM card slot. The “Apple Skin” revealed this time is designed for these iPhone 15 series parallel imports.
The price difference between the Chinese and American versions can reach 2,000 RMB?
This method of adding additional connection points and then installing an “Apple Skin” plastic case may indeed allow iPhones that cannot be connected to SIM cards to be used outside of the United States. However, it is always an unofficial design, it has some risks, and it has not been able to ensure a stable connection, but why do some people still want to modify it? This seems to have something to do with the price of the US version of the iPhone.
Take the iPhone 15 Pro Max as an example. The starting price in the United States is $1199, which is about ¥8730 in RMB. Compared to the local price of ¥9999 in the Chinese market, it is much cheaper than ¥ 1200. The gap is even bigger for expensive versions. , the difference can be 2,000 yen at any time, so the US version of parallel imports itself is very profitable. As long as the strange solutions above are used to solve Internet access and phone call problems, there will definitely be some fans.
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