When we first received the iPhone 4, it was a surprise to see how much smaller the microSIM was from the regular SIM. Now it looks like the technology is about to shrink again, with the nanoSIM being planned for use in phones.
Size-wise, the nanoSIM isn’t all that much smaller than a microSIM, with the nano fetching a 12mm x 9mm size, compared to 15mm x 12mm found on the microSIM. We’re also told that it’s a little thinner, shrinking the technology even smaller.
While you might not think that these dimensions are enough to make a difference, a smaller SIM can mean more technology and smaller, thinner devices.
From what we’re hearing, this new technology might even make its way into the iPhone 5, with Apple possibly eyeing the technology for use in devices as early as next year.
How much space can that really save? Seems a bit crazy and is just another pain in the neck when switching between phones and tablets.
I think it’s all about shrinking technology. We won’t really see what it’ll do until a company actually uses it. I can only imagine that this combined with the flexible screen and memory technology could potentially make a foldable mobile.
Now *that* would be cool and well worth a new SIM format!