Report: Apple Plans to Source All US-Bound iPhones From India by 2026

[Jumpthesnark]

The person some media outlets worship is in the country he is legally a citizen of. He went home. He is no longer breaking US laws.

Really? Because according to the laws of the country he was in, he had already applied for asylum and was in the country after an immigration judge ruled he could not be deported, the order from the judge is called a "withholding of removal." The government did not appeal that ruling. Which is why, after he was deported to El Salvador, the government's lawyer admitted his deportation was a mistake.

So the laws you say he was breaking, they have a process for addressing that. He was in that process. He was not breaking U.S. laws at the time he was picked up, which has been confirmed by the current administration and judges that his case has gone before.

 

[danny842003]

Given that I’ve never left the continental US in my life and I have a birth certificate, I’m *pretty* sure I’m a citizen…

Still amused that you’re sidestepping my challenge about saying that thing to a CCP official, though.

I think you’re missing the point you wouldn’t have the opportunity to present any of those things. You can just be snatched off the street and disappeared.

 

[danny842003]

The person some media outlets worship is in the country he is legally a citizen of. He went home. He is no longer breaking US laws.

Was he breaking US laws? Was he found guilty?

 

[Jetscreamer]

No, Apple is smart. They know that everything that's going on right now is to put Communist China in it's place, and it's working.

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Oh, you’re serious.

 

[danny842003]

No, Apple is smart. They know that everything that's going on right now is to put Communist China in it's place, and it's working.

Have you seen Trump talk about Chinaaaa this week? He’s backing out of everything he’s done with all the grace of a drunk toddler reversing a road train.

 

[jlc1978]

The only problem is you get no warranty with grey market devices. Only time will tell if Apple will sell AppleCare in the US for non-US market devices. If Apple 'Merica sells and honors AppleCare for non-US market devices, this make a sound financial choice.

Apple has a worldwide warranty for devices that charge vs plugged in, although you may need to buy AC in the country of purchase; but I am not sure of that.

 

[danny842003]

Apple has a worldwide warranty for devices that charge vs plugged in, although you may need to buy AC in the country of purchase; but I am not sure of that.

I purchased a watch in Singapore last year and apple care was done through my login in Aussie dollars.

 

[jlc1978]

I purchased a watch in Singapore last year and apple care was done through my login in Aussie dollars.

Thanks. Wasn’t sure about AC.

 

[Black Tiger]

MAGA has become MIGA. Hope the Trump supporters are thrilled with all the new jobs being created in India thanks to Trump tariffs!

 

[Black Tiger]

India has WAY WORSE Quality control than China 😢 whelp… I guess the 17 Ultra will be my last iPhone ever.

Is Apple’s warranty and apple care different for Indian phones? No? So what’s the issue.

 

[Black Tiger]

wait for Trump to add a 60% tariff on India by the end of 2026 because he woke up one morning not liking something he read about India. Unpredictable cat and mouse game

You think he will have a rubber stamp congress at the end of 2026? Unlikely with the disaster he’s made.

 

[germinator]

Well, the move to China doesn't look so good now, does it?

Now, where to move to?

Another short sighted decision, another short-term profit mistake. Be very careful where you move. India has been sliding steadily towards dictatorship.

Apple may regret this move sooner than they think.

 

[dampfnudel]

All our Samsung Mobiles are mostly (including Top Of the line, foldable etc) assembled in India. There are no big quality issues except the screen issue which is specific to the part originated from the source which is not India(Even One Plus suffers from the green lines). Indian Mobile phone manufacturing is far more matured than what many people outside be aware of, which is one of the main reason for them to sell it slightly lesser price than in USA or Other countries. Yes, India lags on the high tech manufacturing like Chips, Memory, Screen, Camera etc….which they are still catching up by a long margin but they eventually get there. Apple could have gained their market in India long back with affordable prices by making the iPhones in India itself but nothing is too late in business.

If Samsung is doing well manufacturing in India, I don’t understand why Apple had to wait this long. They saw the writing on the wall and what was coming years ago, not only with the possibility of tariffs rising, but also the possibility of China invading Taiwan and sanctions that would follow. Samsung stopped manufacturing their phones in China.

 

[JohnC1959]

Well, the move to China doesn't look so good now, does it?

Now, where to move to?

Another short sighted decision, another short-term profit mistake. Be very careful where you move. India has been sliding steadily towards dictatorship.

Apple may regret this move sooner than they think.

?? They've made a boat load of money using a China based factory including making it easier to sell product in China. That factory is still turning out product. Even with tariffs (which are on then off then on then off) the China factory can at least sell to the rest of the world while India sells to the US. They will build other factories to give yet more insurance for world changes. They may regret any given decision someday but that day hasn't come just yet.

 

[@Brett]

Why?

China is the most stable superpower going at the moment. Its human rights are on par with the other super power as well.

Where did you hear this? The most stable superpower? Not even close. Human rights perhaps try and talk with the Uyghurs. Think they would disagree.

 

[@Brett]

Well, the move to China doesn't look so good now, does it?

Now, where to move to?

Another short sighted decision, another short-term profit mistake. Be very careful where you move. India has been sliding steadily towards dictatorship.

Apple may regret this move sooner than they think.

Apple also manufactures in Vietnam. So I think they are covered.

 

[danny842003]

Apple also manufactures in Vietnam. So I think they are covered.

Although they’ve got large suspended tariffs as well.
If I was trump I would just keep quiet when it comes to Vietnam.

 

[fenderbass146]

They are not getting out of China. Most of the rest of the world will get their phones from China and many of the phone components will still be supplied by China.

It’s a step toward that direction. The US is by far the largest economy and purchaser of iphones

 

[Pootie Tang]

Apple began manufacturing IPhones in India in 2017, starting with the IPhone SE. Initially, the focus was on assembling older or lower-cost models, but by 2023 Foxconn started assembling the latest flagship models in India. Apple is now manufacturing all four models of the IPhone 16 series in India, including the Pro models. The expansion to all IPhones for the American market won't happen until late 2026.

 

[arcite]

In all honesty I don’t think it matters. The orange prince is only interested in himself and making his rich friends richer. The rest of the world is going to move on from the US. They are no longer seen as a reliable trade or defence partner.

This is basically it. The middle class has stopped growing in the US. The oligarchy has taken over. Corporations want growth, that will be found in Africa and Asia. The US will most likely face a lost decade due to Trumpism.

 

[Ramchi]

If Samsung is doing well manufacturing in India, I don’t understand why Apple had to wait this long. They saw the writing on the wall and what was coming years ago, not only with the possibility of tariffs rising, but also the possibility of China invading Taiwan and sanctions that would follow. Samsung stopped manufacturing their phones in China.

In India it wasn’t easy doing business then (2006-2010) where you have to allow the then leftist ruling party associates as partners in your stocks before investing in India and all other bureaucracy corruption etc…Koreans learnt the art of creasing the palms of corrupt system since 25 Years ago and doing business successfully (Hyundai, Kia, LG, Samsung).Even honest Japanese were made to look corrupt in India in 2004-20006 by allowing them to establish factories after providing the then government (Congress party) enough room to make their own money but allowed all OEM to evade taxes. It was kind of win-win for the political outfit and the corporation. Probably, Apple didn’t want to end up in such a mess and worked on a strategy where they do not end up in such a mess for a long term credibility stakes!

 

[hagar]

But isn’t India just assembling devices? Do the tarrifs ignore that many of the components will still be Chinese?

Sure. They just look at the country where the shipment comes from. Or do you think that Trumps masterplan, written on the back of an envelope, is more elaborate than that?

 

[turbineseaplane]

This is basically it. The middle class has stopped growing in the US. The oligarchy has taken over. Corporations want growth, that will be found in Africa and Asia. The US will most likely face a lost decade due to Trumpism.

We can’t have a middle class if the upper class is going to insist on stealing everything.

Basically, the greed of the top has ruined everything.

 

[danny842003]

We can’t have a middle class if the upper class is going to insist on stealing everything.

Basically, the greed of the top has ruined everything.

Once you have a large upper class that have a huge passive income they can only buy up the assets.
The tax systems in the west need to be fixed and moving wealth abroad needs to be restricted.

 

[DotCom2]

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