Apple CEO Tim Cook announced that the iPhone Air will officially launch in China, with pre-orders beginning on October 17, 2025, and sales starting October 22. The announcement, made during Cook's visit to the country, follows the Chinese government's approval for commercial trials of eSIM technology, which had previously delayed the device's release in the mainland. The iPhone Air, which relies solely on eSIM technology, is expected to be a significant product for Apple in the Chinese market. This news comes amid widespread anticipation of other product releases from Apple this week, including a new M5-powered iPad Pro, an updated Vision Pro, and a new base model 14-inch MacBook Pro, which are expected to be announced via press releases rather than a formal event.