iOS 16 update: This new feature to allow transfer of eSIM between iPhones via Bluetooth

The US-based tech giant Apple recently unveiled the iOS 16 at its World Wide Developers Conference (WWDC). The latest software update for iPhones -- iOS 16 brings a host of new features to company's mobile operating system. 

The highlights of the new software update include lock screen customisation, new lock screen notifications, live activities, focus filter, focus mode and more. According to IANS report, the all-new iOS 16 has introduced a new feature that allows an eSIM to be transferred between iPhones via Bluetooth while setting up cellular service.

According to MacRumors, in the Settings app on an iPhone running iOS 16, tapping on "Set up eSIM" brings up an option to transfer an eSIM and its associated phone number from another iPhone via Bluetooth. To transfer an eSIM from another iPhone, Apple said to make sure the other iPhone is nearby, unlocked, has Bluetooth turned on, and is running iOS 16 or later.

The feature appears to be available in multiple countries, including the US and the UK, but it is only possible to complete Bluetooth transfers of eSIMs issued by carriers that support the feature.

Given that iOS 16 was only announced a few days ago and is currently in beta, carrier support may be limited right now, the report said. Apple also continues to provide the more traditional option of setting up an eSIM by scanning a QR code provided by a carrier.

An eSIM is a digital SIM that allows users to activate a cellular plan from a carrier without having to use a physical nano-SIM card. A single eSIM is available on the iPhone XS and is newer, while all four iPhone 13 models support dual eSIMs.

The first beta of iOS 16 was seeded to developers earlier this week, and a public beta will be available in July. the tech giant said iOS 16 will be released in the fall, at which point this new eSIM transfer feature will be available to all users.