Apple's iPhone 17 Air may weigh just 145g and measure 5.5mm thick, despite featuring a display size similar to the Plus model iPhone
Firms decide manufacturing based on competitiveness, say officials
Earlier this month, Tim Cook stated that India will play a significant role in making iPhones destined for the US market
Samsung's new Galaxy S25 Edge stands out for its ultra-slim titanium build, measuring just 5.8mm thick and weighing 163g-even though it features a display size similar to the Galaxy S25 Plus
The government is watching the developments closely, but is not too worried that a tariff truce between the US and China could hurt the chances of India's electronics products on the global stage
As per Wall Street Journal, Apple is planning to increase price for iPhone 17 series to accommodate the arrival of new features and designs
In preparation for global tariffs, Apple has been steadily increasing exports since December 2024, peaking in March as reciprocal tariffs came into play
Union minister Jyotiraditya Scindia said investing in India today is not just about goodwill, but a sound economic decision for every original equipment manufacturer
iPhone 17 Air is expected to be Apple's thinnest iPhone yet, measuring 5.5mm in thickness-thinner than the iPhone 6, which currently holds the record at 6.9mm
Could meet 80% of US demand and full domestic demand
Reportedly Apple is planning to make the iPhone 17 Pro models slightly thicker than their predecessors to accommodate a larger capacity battery
The ramp-up suggests the iPhone maker and its suppliers are accelerating a pivot to India from China, a process it began when harsh Covid lockdowns hurt production at Apple's largest plant
Apple sells over 220 million iPhones annually across seven models in various colours and storage options, making its complex manufacturing process heavily reliant on China's vast production scale
Apple's PLI target under the mobile devices scheme stood at ₹74,900 crore for FY25
Apple is reportedly planning to wait until 2027 to introduce its first foldable iPhone, aligning the launch with the wider design change of the Pro line-up
With the iPhone 17 series, Apple may finally bring a 120Hz refresh rate to the base model, improving animations, transitions, and scrolling
The new Google Pixel 9a directly competes with iPhone 16e, which debuted last month as a budget-friendly model in Apple's iPhone 16 series
For those seeking an iPhone experience without premium features at a relatively lower price, the iPhone 16e is a viable option - though not without compromises
Zepto announced that it will deliver Apple products, including the latest iPhone 16e, AirPods, charging accessories, and more, within 10 minutes
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