Iphone Manufacturing

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  Apple May Shift Entire iPhone Assembly For US To India By Next Year: Report

  Apple is reportedly planning to shift the entire assembly of iPhones sold in the United States to India by as early as next year.

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  Apple India Produces $22 Billion of iPhones in Shift From China

  Apple assembled $22 billion (roughly Rs. 1,89,412 crore) worth of iPhones in India in the 12 months ended March. The Cupertino, California-headquartered company now makes 20 percent, or one in five, of its prized iPhones in the South Asian country, according to people familiar with the matter

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  In Resurfaced Video, Tim Cook Explains Why Apple Makes iPhones In China: "Truth Is..."

  In the 57-second clip, Mr Cook clarifies that the decision isn't driven by cheap labour, as commonly believed.

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  Apple Said to Have Airlifted 600 Tons of iPhones From India to 'Beat' Trump Tariffs

  Apple chartered cargo flights to ferry 600 tons of iPhones, or as many as 1.5 million, to the United States from India. Analysts have warned that US prices of iPhones could surge, given Apple's high reliance on imports from China, the main manufacturing hub of the devices, which is subject to Trump's highest tariff rate of 125 percent.

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  Apple Exported $17 Billion in iPhones From India Last Year, Minister Says

  US President Donald Trump’s levies on China — and his threat to impose a further 50 percent tariff — could push Apple to move more manufacturing toward India and countries in Southeast Asia. Still, a complete shift away from the company’s longtime manufacturing hub is unlikely in the short term.

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  Apple Reportedly Plans to Redirect iPhone Units From India to the US Amidst Ongoing Tariff Troubles

  Apple plans to ship more iPhone units manufactured in India to the US, aiming to reduce the impact of new US tariffs on Chinese goods, according to a report. The iPhone maker is also said to be seeking a tariff exemption, as it continues to diversify its supply chain away from China, a key manufacturing hub for its flagship iPhone model.

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  Apple Production Hubs Hit by Tariffs, Sending Shares Plummeting

  Apple is finding itself squarely in the crosshairs of President Donald Trump’s new tariffs. The tariffs cover many Apple manufacturing centers, undercutting efforts to shift away from China. India, where Apple is increasingly building iPhones and AirPods for instance, is getting a 26 percent reciprocal tariff.

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  Corning Gorilla Glass Ceramic With Improved Drop Performance for Mobile Devices Launched

  Corning Gorilla Glass Ceramic is the newest addition to the company's mobile device display protection materials. Claimed to offer superior drop performance on rough surfaces compared to competitors, this protective material is set to debut on smartphones in the coming months. Already known for supplying Apple with Ceramic Shield for iPhones, Corni...

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  Apple Said to Ramp Up Hiring Ahead of Plans to Begin iPad, MacBook and AirPods Manufacturing in India

  Apple is reportedly expanding its workforce across various divisions in India. Since 2017, the Cupertino-based company has been manufacturing iPhone models in the country and is now aiming to reduce its reliance on China by diversifying its manufacturing processes and enhancing supply chain resilience. As part of this strategy, Apple is said to be ...

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  Apple to Reportedly Begin Mass Production of Foldable iPhone, iPad Pro in Second Half of 2026

  Apple is reportedly planning to take its first two foldable devices into mass production in the second half of 2026. As per the report, the Cupertino-based tech giant could manufacture an early prototype of the devices by April. Previous reports have claimed that the company is planning to introduce a foldable iPhone and a foldable iPad Pro model i...

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  Apple AirPods Production to Begin in India at Foxconn Plant in April for Export: Report

  Apple supplier Foxconn will reportedly start manufacturing AirPods at its Hyderabad facility soon. The production of wireless earphones is said to be limited to exports. This move is likely to be part of Apple's plans to diversify its manufacturing network beyond China. The brand is currently assembling all models in the latest iPhone 16 series in ...

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  Apple To Invest $500 Billion In US, But Not For iPhones, iPads Or Macbooks

  Apple Inc has announced that it will invest $500 billion in the United States over the next four years of Donald Trump's presidency. The announcement has come days after Apple CEO Tim Cook met US President Donald Trump.

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  Apple Secures Ultra-Thin Glass Supplier for Its Upcoming Foldable Device: Report

  Rumours and reports suggest that Apple plans to launch its first foldable device in the second half of next year. While speculation has been widespread, concrete signs are now emerging as Apple reportedly takes definitive steps to establish supply chains for key components. This development strongly indicates that the company is moving closer to br...

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  iPhone SE 4 Design Surfaces Online via Leaked Spigen Cover Listing

  iPhone SE 4 could debut later this week, according to a recent report, and the successor to the iPhone SE (2022) was recently spotted on a case manufacturer's website. Leaks reveal details about its specifications, potential price range, and a design refresh. It will feature an upgraded OLED screen, support for Face ID instead of Touch ID, a larger...

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  iPhone 15 Becomes the Best-Selling Smartphone of 2024, Samsung Also on the List With 3 Models: Canalys

  Apple dominated the list of the original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) with the most smartphones shipped in 2024, according to claims by a market research firm. The Cupertino-based technology giant had as many as seven iPhone models in the top 10 best-selling smartphones of 2024 list, with its new flagship iPhone 16 Pro Max also becoming a runaway...