iLoungeiLounge
  • News
    • Apple
      • AirPods Pro
      • AirPlay
      • Apps
        • Apple Music
      • iCloud
      • iTunes
      • HealthKit
      • HomeKit
      • HomePod
      • iOS 13
      • Apple Pay
      • Apple TV
      • Siri
    • Rumors
    • Humor
    • Technology
      • CES
    • Daily Deals
    • Articles
    • Web Stories
  • iPhone
    • iPhone Accessories
  • iPad
  • iPod
    • iPod Accessories
  • Apple Watch
    • Apple Watch Accessories
  • Mac
    • MacBook Air
    • MacBook Pro
  • Reviews
    • App Reviews
  • How-to
    • Ask iLounge
Font ResizerAa
iLoungeiLounge
Font ResizerAa
Search
  • News
    • Apple
    • Rumors
    • Humor
    • Technology
    • Daily Deals
    • Articles
    • Web Stories
  • iPhone
    • iPhone Accessories
  • iPad
  • iPod
    • iPod Accessories
  • Apple Watch
    • Apple Watch Accessories
  • Mac
    • MacBook Air
    • MacBook Pro
  • Reviews
    • App Reviews
  • How-to
    • Ask iLounge
Follow US

News

News

Apple ramps up iPad and iPhone production outside China

Last updated: Jan 27, 2021 9:47 am UTC
By Abhay Ram
How Apple and Fintech Will Collide in 2021

Apple is working on manufacturing more of its products out of China. The company has largely relied on China for most of the products’ manufacturing. However, the coronavirus pandemic and the US-China trade battle, has forced tech companies to look for other options.

Advertisements

A fresh report by Nikkei Asia states that Apple has begun ramping up manufacturing of various products in countries other than China. The Cupertino based tech giant (Apple) is reportedly moving major production to India, Vietnam, Malaysia, and other Southeast Asian countries.

How Apple and Fintech Will Collide in 2021

Diversification of the supply chain

The covid-19 pandemic affected supply chains slightly but since then, major companies have begun diversifying the manufacturing of the products. The process will result in companies relying less on just one country.

Apple Glass Supplier Manufacturing Funds
Glass manufacturing for iPhones and iPads

Nikkei reports that Apple is set to begin manufacturing the iPad in Vietnam sometime in the middle of this year. It is unclear which model of the iPad will be built at the upcoming Vietnam plant. An interesting fact to note is that Apple is the biggest tablet maker in the world.

Advertisements

On the other hand, for the iPhone, Apple is reportedly working on ramping up the production at its plants in India. The company first began assembling the iPhone SE (2016) and the iPhone 7. Since then, the company has added the iPhone XR, iPhone SE (2020), and the iPhone 11 to the “assembled in India” products. Apple is reportedly planning to add the iPhone 12 series to the list soon – the first 5G phones from the company.

iPhone 12 vs iPhone 12 Pro
iPhone 12 vs iPhone 12 Pro

The iPhone 12 series has been priced extravagantly in India – much higher than the price tag of other countries. However, it’s unclear whether Apple will export the iPhones assembled in India to other countries or will only cater to the local demand. By assembling some iPhone models in India, the company has been able to avoid the import duty fee on those models.

Advertisements

Latest News
MacBook Pro
M3 Ultra MacBook Pro models discovered
3 Min Read
M2 Mac Mini
M2 Mac mini: A cheaper offering with $140 off
2 Min Read
iPad
The 11th-Generation iPad is $50 Off
1 Min Read
iPhone
iPhone 8 and iPhone 7 plus enter the Apple Vintage list
1 Min Read
AI App
AI app integration arriving on iOS 19
1 Min Read
Bono: Stories of Surrender
‘Bono: Stories of Surrender’ appears at the Cannes Film Festival
1 Min Read
Fortnite
Apple approves Fortnite return to App Store after 5 years
3 Min Read
iPad Mini 7
The iPad Mini 7 Wi-Fi 256GB is $100 Off
1 Min Read
AirPods Max
New USB-C AirPods Max firmware launches
1 Min Read
Fortnite
The iOS version of Fortnite is now live
1 Min Read
iPad Air
2024 iPad Air added to UK refurbished store
1 Min Read
Donald Trump at Mac Pro factory
Trump threatens to impose 25% tariff on the iPhone
3 Min Read

iLounge logo

iLounge is an independent resource for all things iPod, iPhone, iPad, and beyond. iPod, iPhone, iPad, iTunes, Apple TV, and the Apple logo are trademarks of Apple Inc.

This website is not affiliated with Apple Inc.
iLounge © 2001 - 2025. All Rights Reserved.
  • Contact Us
  • Submit News
  • About Us
  • Forums
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms Of Use
Welcome Back!

Sign in to your account

Lost your password?