Apple smartphones and tablets are designed and developed in California, USA. At the same time, almost all of their parts are ordered from third-party manufacturers, and assembly is carried out at Foxcon factories.
What is produced in the USA
Apple smartphones and tablets have gained immense popularity in the United States, not only because of their high technical characteristics. Advertising campaigns that talked about the production of these products in the United States also played a significant role in increasing demand. The iPhones and iPads appealed to many of those who already had Apple's technology, and to those who did not even think about purchasing it, they conquered with their design and materials of execution, functionality and a complete ecosystem of hardware and software.
Apple has been able to revolutionize the smartphone market with its finger-based interface and innovative iPhone design.
Of course, the company's divisions, which are located in the United States, are responsible for the design of the iPhone itself, the future design is created here, the architecture of the processor is developed. In addition, all software, interface design, advertising development are made in America - this, of course, is a significant part of the work.
Where are iPhone components made?
If you look at the technical side of the issue, it is immediately noticeable that Apple does not have its own production facilities, respectively, and the details from which these phones are assembled have nowhere to come from, except from third-party manufacturers. The company buys components for its products from such world famous brands as LG, Samsung, Qualcomm, Hynix, Elpida.
Thus, processors from Samsung, displays from LG, and many different chipsets are manufactured in Korea. The purchase of components and the assembly of iPhones is carried out abroad, which significantly reduces the amount of money spent on paying taxes. Thanks to this, Apple was able to significantly reduce the cost of the final product.
Where is the assembly of the iPhone
Apple has partnered with the Foxcon plant in China for many years. This is where all the components from which the iPhone is made are supplied. This is where the device is assembled, flashed and tested. After the device is assembled, it is shipped to most countries in the world, where it can be purchased from Apple branded stores.
From an interview with Steve Jobs, it follows that if the iPhone was assembled in the United States, its cost would have increased tenfold.
The conveyors of this Chinese plant also assemble devices of many well-known brands, such as htc, Nokia, Canon, etc. The quality of the products is constantly monitored by the representatives of the respective companies, due to which the degree of rejects reaching the counters is significantly reduced, and the cost of products remains relatively cheap.
