Apple does reach a significant step with the release of the iPhone 16 and its ability to reduce its dependence on China.

Apple has known for years that it needed to reduce its dependence on China for manufacturing. The pandemic brought home the dangers of concentrating up to 80% of world iPhone production in one plant. Apple has been targeting India as its second manufacturing base for many years. Apple has been targeting India as its primary second manufacturing home for many years.
People familiar with the matter have confirmed that Foxconn Technology Group, a key partner in the project, will begin assembling these new flagship devices within weeks after their global launch in the fall. It has begun training thousands at its factory in the southern Tamil Nadu State as it rushes the production of the iPhone 16 Pro Max and Pro as close as possible to the global debut […]
People said that Pegatron and Tata Group, its other partners in India, could soon start making the Pro versions.
Apple’s goal was to have all iPhones sold there made in India. However, this hasn’t happened yet as the company has had to pay import duties for flagship models imported from China. Even with the recent reduction of this tax and subsequent price cuts, iPhones are still disproportionately priced in the country. Bloomberg reports that all iPhones will be manufactured locally by the end this year.Render Michael Bower/9to5MacFTC : We use income-earning auto affiliate links. You’re reading 9to5Mac, experts who report on Apple and its ecosystem every day. Check out our homepage to get the latest news and follow 9to5Mac via Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn to keep up with the latest. You don’t know where you should start? Subscribe to our YouTube channel for exclusive stories, reviews and how-tos.