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Thursday 10 September 2026
Apple just put a US$700 premium on hinges — seven supply chain takeaways
These are the seven supply chain takeaways from Apple's announcements on September 9, covering new iPhone models, new AirPods, chips, and upgrades to its ecosystem.
Thursday 10 September 2026
Apple bets on new sensors and S11 chip to differentiate its 2026 watches
Behind the foldable, Apple used the same event to rebuild the sensing hardware in its wearables and to push active noise cancellation down to US$129. Apple announced the Apple Watch...
Wednesday 21 January 2026
OpenAI reportedly charts five hardware devices, starting with 'Sweetpea' audio product

The Financial Times reported that Apple's decision to partner with Google to integrate Gemini technology into the next generation...

Monday 27 October 2025
Foxconn’s FIT to ramp up AirPods manufacturing, doubling Hyderabad workforce
Amid growing speculation over Apple's deepening manufacturing push in India, Foxconn Interconnect Technology (FIT), a wholly owned subsidiary of the Taiwanese contract manufacturer,...
Monday 28 July 2025
India roundup: China's rare-earth export curbs hit India's EMS ambition
China's tighter rare earth export controls are disrupting Apple's plan to expand manufacturing in India as Dixon Technologies solidifies its status as the local largest mobile phone...
Wednesday 23 July 2025
China's rare earth export curbs disrupt Foxconn's AirPods production in India
Production of Apple's AirPods at Foxconn's Telangana factory has encountered supply disruptions due to China's tightening grip on rare earth element exports, particularly dysprosium—an...
Monday 7 July 2025
Talent crunch in Vietnam puts Luxshare's investment plans in limbo
Apple supplier Luxshare-ICT (also known as Luxshare Precision) has called on the Vietnamese government to address ongoing skilled labor shortages and bureaucratic inefficiencies in...
Monday 12 May 2025
India roundup: Why Apple's road to 'Made in India' is longer than it looks
Apple's 'Make in India' journey is expected to be a rocky one despite rising number of suppliers there. South Korean electronics manufacturers are keeping a close eye on the India-Pakistan...
Tuesday 6 May 2025
Jabil reportedly to expand AirPods enclosure production with new Indian facility amid Apple relocation
Apple supplier Jabil plans to boost AirPods enclosure production in India by adding a second facility in Tamil Nadu. The move supports Apple's efforts to diversify its supply chain...
Thursday 17 April 2025
Taiwan's tech supply chain faces uncertainties as US tariffs exclude key Apple wearables
Taiwan's supply chain firms are navigating a turbulent landscape as the US continues to recalibrate its tariff policies. While recent exemptions for smartphones, laptops, and other...
Wednesday 2 April 2025
China's Luxshare reportedly mulls US$2–3 billion Hong Kong listing in 2025

Luxshare Precision Industry, a Shenzhen-listed supplier to Apple and assembler of AirPods, is weighing a Hong Kong listing later in 2025...

Monday 24 March 2025
India roundup: India-Taiwan economic ties deepen with rising investments
India's growing electronics and AI sectors are attracting major global investments. Telangana state's Taiwan Industrial zone and "Formosa Town" aims to draw Taiwanese firms under the...
Monday 17 March 2025
Foxconn reportedly to begin AirPods India production in April
Apple plans to begin AirPods production at its supplier Foxconn's facility in Hyderabad, India, starting in April 2025, with an initial focus on exports. This move represents Apple's...
Monday 3 March 2025
Jabil, Aequs, and Tata reportedly export made-in-India Apple components to China and Vietnam
India reportedly begins exporting mechanical components for Apple products to Vietnam and China, potentially signaling an increasing development of India's manufacturing ecosystem...
Monday 23 December 2024
India roundup: Dixon and Vivo form JV to make mobile phones in India
Local electronics manufacturers, including Dixon and Kaynes, are expanding as India strives to build a local supply chain. Multinationals like Apple and MSI continue investing in manufacturing...