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Is Apple planning to launch dual-SIM iPhones?

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Yes, Apple already supports dual-SIM iPhones and continues to improve this feature. Most recent iPhones allow users to use either one physical SIM and one eSIM, or two eSIMs at the same time. This makes it easy to manage two different numbers, such as personal and work contacts, or local and international numbers while traveling. Apple is gradually moving toward eSIM-only models in some countries, removing the physical SIM tray completely. However, the dual-SIM feature is already available in current iPhones, so it is not something new Apple is planning—it is already part of their existing and expanding system. 

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Yes and it will also increase the sales of IPhone in Indian market.
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Yes, the tech giant Apple is gearing up to launch dual-SIM iPhones. According to reports, Apple might launch three new iPhone models by the end of 2018. The two new models will have an OLED display, while the third one may come up with LCD display.

As per the latest reports, the LCD display iPhone will have a screen size of 6.1 inch and come up with dual-SIM card slot. This phone will have two variants, one would be available with a single SIM card slot and the second model will have the dual SIM support.

The single SIM card iPhone could cost you between $550 and $650 which is roughly convert between RS. 36000 and RS. 42000 in India. On the other hand, the dual SIM iPhone will cost around somewhere between $650 and $750 which is roughly around RS. 42000 to 50000 in India.

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