Apple in plans to start making iPhone 12 series this quarter in India

In a move to increase product diversification beyond China, Apple has decided to shift production of its iPhones, iPads and Mac to other Southeast Asian countries including India and Vietnam. This despite hopes that the Biden administration will ease trade tension between the United States and China.

According to a report, Apple is planning to start making the iPhone 12 series in India as soon as this quarter. Cupertino also plans to start the production of iPads in Vietnam as early as the middle of this year.

The report further said that Apple will also shift the production base of products like earphones, smart speakers and computers out of China. The move will be part of the company’s ongoing diversification strategy.

The California-based company is reportedly mobilising suppliers to increase the production capacity of its affordable voice-activated smart speaker – HomePod Mini. Ever since the device was launched in 2020, it has been produced in Vietnam. Local production of other audio-related products and various AirPods line-ups in Vietnam has already been increased.