Cooperation Applu with one of its key suppliers is getting a little deeper again. Foxconn, currently known primarily for producing iPhones, is entering the supply chain Applu as a manufacturer AirPods. This is happening for the first time in its history.
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According to information published by Reuters, Foxconn plans to produce headphones AirPods in India, where it plans to build an assembly plant for more than $200 million. Production is scheduled to begin inonec 2024, so it is practically clear that new generations will be rolling out of the factories AirPods, although it is questionable whether it will be focused on basic models or a range Pro. It is quite interesting that he had Apple Foxconn has been approached several times in the past regarding interest in manufacturing AirPods, but Foxconn was reluctant to produce them due to the relatively low margins. However, now, apparently, taking into account the current situation in the world, it has decided to give its nod to the possibility of production and thus continue its cooperation with Applem to strengthen even more.
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From the side AppOn the one hand, this is a good move in terms of relying on a long-term, very reliable supplier for production, but on the other hand, it is a move that will make it a little more dependent on one supplier. At the same time, it has tried to fight against dependence on suppliers quite intensively in the past, so its current decision is somewhat surprising. Of course, we do not see the background of the entire agreement, and therefore it is pointless to condemn it in any way.
