Washington: Apple has officially begun assembling its entire iPhone 16 series in India, representing a significant advancement in the company’s strategy to diversify its manufacturing operations beyond China. This development has been confirmed by GSM Arena.
Supply chain resilience
Importantly, this marks the first instance of producing the high-end Pro models outside of Apple’s traditional manufacturing base. This strategic initiative is part of Apple’s larger effort to bolster the resilience of its supply chain.
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As reported by GSM Arena, the iPhone 16 series is expected to be available in India later this month and will also be exported to select international markets, highlighting India’s increasing importance in Apple’s global operations.
New iPhone 16 retail locations
In conjunction with the assembly announcement, Apple is expanding its footprint in India by planning to establish four new retail locations in Bengaluru, Pune, Delhi, and Mumbai.
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