Apple to manufacture entire iPhone 17 lineup in India
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Apple Is Making All Four iPhone 17 Models in India in a 'Watershed' Pivot From China, Report Says
Apple is manufacturing all four of its iPhone 17 models in India ahead of next month's launch, according to Bloomberg. That marks a first for the company, as it tries to mitigate the effects of President Donald Trump's tariffs on products produced in China.
After years of relying on China for iPhone production, Apple is boosting its presence in India. The tech giant hit a milestone ahead of the iPhone 17 launch.
According to media reports, the iPhone 18 series could feature four models, including the iPhone 18 Air, iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max, and a foldable iPhone.
According to Bloomberg, both Foxconn and Tata are now assembling the full iPhone 17 series in India, including the premium Pro models. Production is taking place at Tata’s Hosur facility and Foxconn’s Bengaluru plant,
Apple has expanded its supplier base in India over the years as it has steadily diversified beyond China following Covid shutdowns that affected production and a trade war between Washington and Beijing.
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Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max India Launch: Check Expected Camera, Display, Price, Pre-Order And Sale Date
The phone may come with big upgrades, including a new design, faster performance, and a better camera with a new telephoto sensor compared to the iPhone 16 Pro Max.
Apple has steadily expanded its presence in India after moving much of its US-bound iPhone production out of China. The move is aimed at reducing the impact of tariffs and trade disruptions, the report added.
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