1 week Ago By [email protected] (Ayushi Jain)
Apple currently has the ability to meet about one-third of the yearly US demand for iPhones from its factories in India. New factories are also in the pipeline, including one that is expected to become the second-largest iPhone plant in the world. Apple is aiming to manufacture most US iPhones in India by 2027, but a report notes that there is still a lot of uncertainty.
Apple has been working hard to move more of its iPhone production to India, especially after US President Donald Trump imposed heavy tariffs of up to 145% on Chinese exports. To avoid these high taxes, Apple reportedly shifted its focus to making iPhones in India for the US market. However, while this move will help the company, it may not be enough to completely move production out of China anytime soon.
According to Bloomberg, Apple currently has the ability to meet about one-third of the yearly US demand for iPhones from its factories in India. New factories are also in the pipeline, including one that is expected to become the second-largest iPhone plant in the world. Also read: Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max price drop by Rs 12,000 on Amazon: How to grab this deal Apple is aiming to manufacture most US iPhones in India by 2027, but Bloomberg notes that there is still a lot of uncertainty.
Changes in tariff policies and other unpredictable factors could affect these plans over the next year and a half. Even if Apple succeeds in shifting most of the production to India, the company is unlikely to make its next-generation iPhones there anytime soon. Apple is reportedly developing two major new models to mark the 20th anniversary of the iPhone — including its first-ever foldable device and a Pro model with a design that uses more glass.
These upcoming models are said to be highly complex and will need new parts and specialised production techniques. Also read: Apple iPhone 17 Pro leaked hands-on image reveals new camera layout: Here’s what we know While India’s factories have caught up with China in terms of making current iPhone models with the same quality, building brand-new designs is a different challenge. Bloomberg highlights that Apple has never manufactured a major new product outside China during the first production cycle.
Because of this, it’s very unlikely that the foldable iPhone and the new Pro model will be made in India, at least by 2027. Also read: EU fines Apple and Meta in first big crackdown, here’s why Tech news writer by day, BGMI player by night. Combining my passion for tech and gaming to bring you the latest in both worlds.
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