iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max To Be Manufactured in India by Apple for First Time This Year: Report
Apple's supplier Foxconn will begin assembly of the iPhone 16 Pro models in India this week, said a report. It also mentioned that just like last year, Apple would sell the India-made iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro to other countries.
New Delhi, August 20: The Apple iPhone 16 series is ready to launch in the international market and India. The series is expected to include iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, and iPhone 16 Pro Max models. The Pro and Pro Max are the top-end models, offering superior specifications and features compared to the standard and Plus models. According to a report, the tech giant has started training its workers to produce India-made iPhone 16 Pro models.
Bloomberg reported that Apple would begin assembly of the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max models within this week, ahead of the global launch next month. The tech giant has shifted its focus from China to India to manufacture its premium smartphones. Apple's key partner, Foxconn Technology Group, is expected to assemble the iPhone's Pro and Pro Max models weeks before the launch event. Moto G45 5G India Launch Tomorrow at 12 PM IST; Expected Price, Features & Specifications.
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The report highlighted that the company started training thousands of workers at southern Tamil Nadu's factory. The TN factory rushed its production to align with the timeline of the global launch. PM Narendra Modi-led financial incentives and 'Make in India' movements reportedly facilitated international brands like Apple to arrive in India and make significant investments.
Due to the present government's efforts, Apple saw the assembly of USD 14 billion worth of iPhone models in India. Just like last year, the tech giant is expected to boost the production of the entire India-made iPhone 16 standard model and sell it to other countries. Amid these developments, the upcoming iPhone 16 series is anticipated to have larger batteries, displays and significant improvement in overall performance due to the new Apple A18 chipset. OPPO A3 5G Launched in India With MediaTek Dimensity 6300 Processor; Check Price, Other Specifications and Features of OPPO’s New Smartphone.
Recently, an online leak hinted that the upcoming Apple smartphones will be launched on September 10, 2024. The leak also shared the logo of the upcoming event along with a cover of the invitation.
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