The launch of the Apple iPhone 14 is just around the corner. But prior to any official announcement, an analyst has revealed that the company will start production of the newest iPhone lineup for the first time ever at launch.
For those unaware, the Cupertino based giant has began production of its latest iPhones in recent years. However, the region began production of these newly launched iPhones typically around a quarter or more behind its primary production hub, which is China. But now, it appears that the brand is planning on having the Indian production to go hand in hand with the Chinese production for the first time.
The news arrives from known analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, who claimed that Apple supplier Foxconn will start the production of the 6.1 inch iPhone 14 “simultaneously with China” in the second half of this year. He further added that India’s iPhone shipments will still have a considerable gap with China in the short term, but it is still a milestone in Apple’s efforts to diversify its supply chain outside of China.
The iPhone maker has been working on expanding its production to regions outside of China, with Vietnam and India being newer and upcoming nations. Notably, the analyst stated that another one of the reasons that Apple is moving its production away from China is due to geopolitical reasons. Additionally, it has identified the Indian market as the next key growth driver and plans to expand its production in the region.
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