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Apple Offers Nano-SIM Patents To Rivals

In a bid to push forward a new industry standard in SIM cards, Apple has offered its rivals the patents for its nano-SIM for free. The European Telecommunications Standards Institute is to meet later this week to discuss the future SIM standard for smartphones.

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