Apple planning to start making iPhone 12 series in India as soon as this quarter: Report

In a move to accelerate 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 by Nikkei Asia, 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 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.