The official presentation and subsequent global launch of Apple iPhone 14 smartphones will take place in early September. We are, therefore, a few weeks away from discovering the next generation of iOS mobiles. We will have at least four models, with two sizes to be chosen by the consumer.
Among the novelties is now the possible production of the iPhone 14 outside of China, a country that has historically produced Apple products, as well as the main technologies. This is the conviction of the most famous market analyst dedicated to technology in Cupertino, Ming-Chi Kuo.
India will be the country chosen by Apple for the production of the iPhone 14
The analyst assures that the Cupertino giant will change part of the production lines, transferring them to India. It should be noted that in previous years some of Apple’s products were produced outside of China, but maintaining the largest volume of production in that country.
Now, however, India seems to be Apple’s new option, to at least match the volume of units produced in China in the medium term. Therefore, it will be the first time that Apple applies this strategy to reduce its dependence on the Asian giant.
Foxconn will produce in India, simultaneously with China, the iPhone 14
According to this source, the Apple iPhone 14, base model, will be chosen to test this new strategy. According to his testimony, the model will be produced simultaneously and in similar quantities, in China and India, by Foxconn.
The Indian region has assumed an increasing preponderance in the designs and production plans of North American technology in recent years. Therefore, we consider such a possibility to be natural or even expected, as Apple strengthens its production lines and strives to reduce reliance on a single source.
Also according to Ming-Chi Kuo, production in India will start in the second half of 2022. Here again, simultaneously with China.
However, the analyst says that the production capacity in the Indian subcontinent is still far below the production volumes obtained in China. In fact, with at least one year between both markets and their respective production capacity.
More diversified and less dependent on China’s production line
The measure mentioned by the market analyst, not confirmed by Apple, is assumed plausible. By the way, we recall Apple’s recent efforts to diversify production outside of China. More specifically in countries like Vienna (for some iPad models), and for India (especially iPhone SE models).
Finally, Kuo identifies India as the key market for Apple’s growth and to foster the popularity of its ecosystem. Now all that remains is to wait for the next one. fundamental of Tim Cook’s company to learn about the new products.