Trump's first onshoring win isn’t the iPhone – it's the AI server June 12, 2025 As Nikkei Asia reports in a new investigation, the US is quietly assembling a domestic supply chain for one of the most complex machines in the world: the AI server. And while Apple has resisted political pressure to move iPhone production onshore, a host of data centre suppliers – including Foxconn, Wistron, TSMC and SK Hynix – are rapidly expanding their US footprint to serve customers like Nvidia, Microsoft and Amazon.
Trump: iPhones must be made in the U.S. — or face 25% tariff May 23, 2025 President of the United States Donald Trump has once again publicly addressed Apple.
Rumors: iPhone with camera sensors from Samsung January 06, 2025 Years ago, Apple began using Sony camera sensors in its iPhones. But now India Today reports, citing recent rumors, that in 2026 these collaborations may be replaced by Samsung.
Foxconn may expand Tamil Nadu facility, add 20,000 jobs November 25, 2024 Foxconn International Holdings India Developer Private Limited has reportedly submitted a proposal to expand the existing special economic zone in Sriperumbudur SIPCOT Industrial Park.
Foxconn posts record third-quarter revenue October 07, 2024 Revenue for the iPhone assembler jumped 20.2% year on year to T$1.85 trillion (USD 57.3 billion).
Foxconn to invest $50 million in India in chip JV with HCL October 04, 2024 The Taiwanese electronics manufacturing giant has purchased a 40% stake in a semiconductor JV for USD 37 million.
iPhone 16 will use ‘Arm’s next-gen AI chip technology’ September 09, 2024 Arm, a US-listed company, has a multiyear licensing agreement with Apple.
Memory industry revenues to increase by 75% in 2024 July 26, 2024 A new report by TrendForce predicts that DRAM and NAND Flash revenues are expected to rise by 75% and 77% respectively this year.
Sam Altman-backed chip startup hires Apple veteran June 28, 2024 Rain AI has recruited Jean-Didier Allegruccia from Apple to lead its quest to design a new type of semiconductor configured for AI.
Finnish iPhone refurbisher raises EUR 17m June 03, 2024 Helsinki-based Swappie, which claims to run Europe’s largest iPhone refurbishment platform, has secured a EUR 17 million loan from the European Investment Bank (EIB).
Tata to take over Pegatron's iPhone assembly plant? April 09, 2024 Speculation is rising that Taiwan's Pegatron is in talks to hand over control of its Indian iPhone manufacturing facility to the Tata Group.
Foxconn invites bids for new India factory build February 08, 2024 Taiwanese electronics manufacturer Foxconn is reportedly seeking partners for construction of its proposed site in India.
India greenlights Tata Electronics' acquisition of Wistron Infocomm January 31, 2024 The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approved Tata Electronics previously announced acquisition of Wistron InfoComm Manufacturing (India).
Apple to be first in line for TSMC's 2nm chips? January 25, 2024 Online reports say Apple is at the front of the queue for chips built on TSMC's forthcoming 2-nanometer process.
Luxshare to acquire Pegaglobe iPhone assembly plant December 29, 2023 Chinese iPhone contractor Luxshare will take a controlling stake in Pegatron's Pegaglobe factory in Kunshan. The move will make Luxshare the world's second-largest iPhone assembler after Foxconn.
Foxconn pledges $55m to Bengaluru-based subsidiary December 28, 2023 Taiwanese electronics giant Foxconn has taken a significant step towards expanding its manufacturing activity in India.
Apple is assessing multiple non-Chinese manufacturers December 27, 2023 iPhone maker Apple is reported to be in talks with one Taiwanese and two Indian component suppliers as it looks to reduce its reliance on Chinese sources.
Foxconn set to invest $1 billion in new Indian plant December 21, 2023 Taiwanese electronics giant Foxconn has submitted an application to set up a semiconductor facility in Karnataka state, says India's Minister of State for Electronics and IT.
TDK to make iPhone battery cells in India December 08, 2023 Japanese electronic giant TDK Corp will start manufacturing lithium ion battery cells for Apple from a new facility the northern state of Haryana, say online reports.
Top 10 foundries experience 7.9% QoQ growth in 3Q23 December 06, 2023 The third quarter of 2023 was a dynamic quarter for the global foundry industry – marked by an uptick in urgent orders for smartphone and notebook components, according to TrendForce’s research.
iPhone production halts in India as Foxconn Pegatron fight extreme weather December 05, 2023 Due to heavy rains, Taiwanese EMS providers Foxconn and Pegatron have halted manufacturing of Apple iPhones at their factories near Chennai in southern India.
Tata Electronics buys Wistron unit to make iPhones in India November 10, 2023 Electronics giant Tata has completed its 100% equity stake in Wistron InfoComm Manufacturing (India), and will now become the first Indian manufacturer of iPhones.
Fire accident halts iPhone assembly in India September 25, 2023 Taiwanese EMS provider Pegatron has reportedly temporarily shut down production at an iPhone assembly facility in India on Monday following a fire.
Qualcomm inks chip supply deal with Apple September 11, 2023 Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. today announced that it has entered into an agreement with Apple Inc. to supply Snapdragon 5G Modem‑RF Systems for smartphone launches in 2024, 2025 and 2026.
iPhone parts supplier Murata opens plant in the Philippines August 03, 2023 Japan's Murata plans to boost production of its multilayer ceramic capacitors by expanding its production capacity in South East Asia.
Foxconn greenlights $194m components facility in India August 01, 2023 Taiwan's Foxconn has signed an agreement with officials in Tamil Nadu to open a new plant in the Southern Indian state.
Foxconn targets automotive space with new acquisition July 26, 2023 Foxconn, the company known best for making iPhones, is to acquire a 50% stake in ZF Chassis Modules. The move will support Foxconn's ambitions in the electric vehicle market.
Is Tata Group about to become India's first supplier of iPhones? July 11, 2023 India’s industrial conglomerate, Tata, is close to winning a contract to assemble Apple devices say reports.
Mindgrove becomes the first Indian partner of Imagination Technologies June 29, 2023 The partnership should give the Chennai-headquartered semiconductor design firm reduced costs and faster time to market.
Tata Electronics has raised a $92m war chest to fund its electronic component activity June 02, 2023 Regulatory filings show the Indian group raised the capital from secured loans and its parent holding company Tata Sons.
New Apple win pushes Foxconn to plan for Indian expansion March 17, 2023 EMS giant Foxconn has reportedly won an order from Apple to manufacture AirPods. As a response, the Taiwanese company is said to be planning to build a factory in India to produce the wireless earphones.
Total revenue for top 10 foundries slip 4.7% QoQ in 4Q22 March 13, 2023 According to TrendForce’s latest survey of the global foundry market, electronics brands began adjusting their inventories in 2Q22, but foundries were unable to rapidly adapt to this development because they reside in the more upper portion of the supply chain.