Apple just released the iPhone 16e worldwide. It’s the latest model in the iPhone 16 series and the most affordable option in the lineup. Originally, this device was planned to launch as the iPhone SE 4, but Apple switched things up at the last minute. The phone is now available for pre-orders and will hit the shelves soon. It’s said to be assembled in India and will also be prepared for export to other countries.
iPhone 16e is now getting assembled in India
One of the popular Indian publication, the Economic Times has reported that Apple, while replying to one of the queries, has confirmed that the iPhone 16e is being assembled in India. The locally assembled units will be sold throughout the country. The company is also setting up plans to export the device in the foreign market in the coming says.
The report also mentions that not just the iPhone 16e, but the entire iPhone 16 lineup is being assembled locally in India. This is great news for the local economy and market. With geopolitical tensions rising, Apple is working to reduce its reliance on China as much as possible. As a result, the company is expanding its production in countries like India and Vietnam, shifting more of its manufacturing operations to these regions.
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According to a report by Nikkei Asia, the number of iPhones assembled in India is expected to increase to 25% of all iPhones sold globally, up from the current 15%. Apple is also gearing up to start manufacturing other products, like AirPods, in India for the first time. This shift is likely to be a win-win, boosting both Apple’s operations and the Indian economy.
