Apple Ramping Up iPhone Production in India to Reduce Dependency on China: Report
Apple Ramping Up iPhone Production in India to Reduce Dependency on China: Report 5i31m
The iPhone 12 series is said to start manufacturing in India within this quarter. i1b6i
By Jagmeet Singh | Updated: 27 January 2021 17:36 IST
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iPhone 12 series could soon be made in India
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Apple is reportedly ramping up iPhone production in India
New iPad production facility is said to launch in Vietnam this year
Apple plans to reduce its reliance on China
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Apple is ramping up the production of iPhone models in India as it plans to reduce its reliance on China, according to a report. The Cupertino giant is also said to start producing the iPhone 12 series locally. Alongside India, Apple is said to be increasing the production capacity of its iPhone and iPad lineups in Vietnam. The report claims that Apple will also be increasing the production of smart speakers, headphones, and computers in Southeast Asia.
Citing people familiar with the development, Nikkei Asia sometime in the middle of next year. The production could take place at Wistron's Karnataka facility.
In addition to India, Apple is said to shift AirPods models, according to the report.
In the recent past, Apple took several steps to reduce its dependency on China and diversify its production. The company iPhone SE (2020) in the country.
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