Google’s Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL are the company’s newest smartphones, but they don’t exactly break the mold. Both run Android 8.0 , ditch the headphone jack in exchange for IP67 water and dust resistance, and feature an aluminum body, all table stakes among high-end Android smartphones. But one cool feature inside the Pixel 2 is absent from every smartphone released so far: embedded SIM (also known as eSIM) support. What is eSIM? Inside your smartphone is a subscriber identification module, or SIM card. The minuscule card, like the Nano SIM in your latest smartphone , is responsible for associating your device with your wireless carrier’s cellular network, granting you access to whatever plan you’re paying for. Unlike a normal SIM card, which requires a paperclip or some minor hardware disassembly for entry or removal, eSIM support is built into the device itself, and lets you choose between a variety of carriers. You won’t have to deal with the hassle of popping SIM ...