India is considering new manufacturing incentives in an effort to shift production of the iPhone and other smartphones out of China, and to stall any move to move it to the US.

Apple Inc is rapidly expanding its footprint in India, boosting iPhone production, exploring local chip partnerships, and preparing to launch Apple Pay in one of the world's fastest-growing technology markets.

Apple's upcoming iPhone 18 Pro has entered production testing ahead of a launch later this year, a Chinese leaker reported today. In a Weibo post, the leaker account known as "Fixed Focus Digital" said the Pro models had already entered "mass-production testing,

Barely a week after the introduction of the iPhone 17e, rumors are already spreading about the iPhone 18e. The cycle begins again.

The production validation testing phase is a pivotal step in Apple’s product development process, making sure the hardware is fully optimized for mass production. For the iPhone 18 Pro, this phase underscores Apple’s commitment to precision and quality, focusing on incremental improvements rather than radical design overhauls.

Sources confirmed that Apple has officially kicked off "mass-production testing" for the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max.

Apple has submitted production line orders for its upcoming foldable iPhone, effectively confirming that the device will launch this year, claims a Chinese leaker. According to the Weibo account "Fixed Focus Digital,