Apple recently confirmed plans to produce the latest iPhone 14 in India and to move its manufacturing base from China further, some units of AirPods are now expected to be made in India. This will be the first time we will see “Made in India” AirPods. Here are the details to explore.
A report by Nikkei Asia reveals that Apple is in talks with suppliers to start producing some units of AirPods and even the Beats headphones in India. The aim is to look for alternatives to China, which has been the central manufacturing hub for the Cupertino company. Factors like supply chain issues and tensions with the US are responsible.
IDC’s Joey Yen believes that India has the potential to become an important manufacturing hub for Apple. In a statement to Nikkei Asia, Yen said, “India is learning from China’s success over the years, and it has a similar potential to become a very meaningful player in the global supply chain. It has young engineering talent and a big workforce, and a massive domestic market as a foundation.“
