Google's choice to go eSIM-only in the US for the Pixel 10 might actually be a well-timed move by the company. While I was initially concerned that an eSIM-only phone might be a frustrating roadblock for the Pixel 10, several advances in how the US carriers support eSIM , along with a new iOS 26 feature, might actually make it easier than ever to switch your phone .

And it's a good thing too, as despite being available for years and being required for the iPhone in the US since 2022's iPhone 14 line , eSIM has garnered a frustrating reputation among the tech reviewer community that switches phones regularly. I should note that the size of this community is rather minuscule compared with the general public.

In an ideal world, changing an eSIM from one phone to another should b

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