Apple will manufacture all the iPhone 17 units from India even after high tariffs from the US. It shows that Apple chooses business continuity over political nuisance.

After years of relying on China for iPhone production, Apple is boosting its presence in India. The tech giant hit a milestone ahead of the iPhone 17 launch.

Apple is pushing more iPhone production into India while the White House hits the country with new trade threats over its growing ties with Russia.

As Apple prepares for the iPhone 17 series launch in September, leaks about the iPhone 17e have surfaced. Expected to launch in early 2026, the iPhone 17e may bring Apple's powerful A19 chipset to a lower price segment,

According to media reports, the iPhone 18 series could feature four models, including the iPhone 18 Air, iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max, and a foldable iPhone.

The UK has dropped efforts to force Apple Inc. to open a so-called backdoor to US users’ data, removing a point of contention between the two sides as they seek to finalize a broader trade deal.

The base model iPhone 18 might not make its debut until spring 2027, reportedly so Apple can showcase new foldables. Higher-end iPhone 18 models are still on tap for 2026, though.