iPhone 11, the current top-of-the-line mode model of Apple, is now being manufactured in India. According to CNBC TV18's latest report, the Indian-made iPhone models have already reached the stores. The initiative of Apple helped boost the government's "Make in India" program.
“i” in iPhone 11 now stands for INDIA !!
Apple starts manufacturing I-Phone 11 in India at FoXconn plant Chennai. pic.twitter.com/EuSb5roX5m — MAYANK CHAUDHARY (@IamMayank_) July 24, 2020
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Foxconn plant, which is located near Chennai, India, is already manufacturing the latest version of the iPhone. Not only that, but the tech giant manufacturer is also planning to export the iPhone 11 models outside the country by stepping up production phases, iMore reported.
According to two senior industry executives, who requested to be anonymous, the decision of India might help it reduce its dependence on China. Since Apple sells China-made iPhone 11 handsets in India, the current local production will help the company reduce prices. It will also help Apple save 22% import duty.
One of the senior executives confirmed that the company is currently planning to manufacture the new iPhone SE at the Wistron plant near Bengaluru.
India can help Apple in two ways
The report explained that India's iPhone 11 production may help Apple in two ways. One of the executives said that the country's initiative marks the growing localization of Apple's manufacturing in India. The company is looking to take advantage of the benefits of the government's production linked incentive (PLI) schemes. Secondly, Apple's production will be expanded outside China.
The 'i' in iPhone 11 now stands for India-made: Apple for the first time makes a top-of-the-line model in the country#iPhone11 pic.twitter.com/SUVqIe6hZW — Abhijeet Yadav (@Abhijeety03) July 24, 2020
It was previously reported that Pegatron, one of the contract manufacturers of Apple, has also registered a subsidiary in the country. The report confirmed that iPhone 11 handsets are now already in stores, and two other Apple handset models are currently being manufactured in India. Foxconn plant has started making iPhone XR while the Wistron factory is currently manufacturing iPhone 7.
On the other hand, Business Insider reported that iPhone 12 may not have any wired headphones, making it the first wireless iPhone. In September 2016, Apple decided to remove the headphone jack from its mobile device. Apple's previous effort might take another step further since its wired EarPods will also be removed from iPhone 12's packaging.
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