The arrival of this year's iPhone 16 series is slowly but surely approaching - the company Apple he will present them during September at his regular Keynote. But where will the iPhone 16 actually be manufactured? The Cupertino company is planning a major step in its production strategy. According to new information, for the first time in history, the high-end iPhone Pro models will be manufactured in India. The move represents another step in diversifying production outside of China.
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Until now, high-end iPhone models have been produced exclusively in China, however the company Apple has been wanting to reduce its dependence on this country for a long time for many reasons. Although the first batches of the iPhone 16 Pro will still come from China, subsequent series will already be manufactured in India through partner Foxconn. It is important to point out that most of the flagship iPhone 16 models will continue to come from China. Still, the move is a significant milestone in a long-term effort Apple on supply chain diversification.
iPhone 16 Pro could offer interesting changes not only in the field of camera.
Why this move? Diversification of production is not only a matter of reducing dependence on one country. It also helps mitigate risks associated with unexpected events, such as closures and production suspension issues, associated with the COVID-19 pandemic. Although it seems that Apple is moving slowly, a move that also gives it greater bargaining power vis-à-vis the Chinese government. This shift in iPhone manufacturing is being watched with great interest as it could have a significant impact on the global electronics market.
Apple is trying to reduce its dependence on China for many reasons and is therefore moving production to other countries. The only reason will probably be the reduction of production costs. Otherwise it would not be possible that the same one Apple is about to open a new applied research laboratory in Shenzhen, China. She will specialize in increasing the quality and reliability of several flagship products of the Cupertino company. This is part of the expansion of research and development centers in China.
It seems a bit hypocritical to me...
I have the same opinion about it. This diversification is more economically motivated than it is primarily about reducing dependence on China. Indians are willing to work for less and there is a queue for those jobs. Although the managers will then have to constantly negotiate wages, because Indians like to and often bring up this topic, it does not bother the management in California much, it will only be dealt with by lower managers.
It is important to "wrap" everything in a pleasant / listenable jacket and it immediately sounds better