Apple will reportedly start manufacturing its popular wireless earphones, the AirPods, at Foxconn's Hyderabad factory from next year.
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Product
Mass production is said to begin by December 2024. This move marks the second Apple product category, after iPhones, to be produced in India.
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Meeting demand
Producing AirPods locally will help Apple meet the growing demand for its products in India's market.
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TWS market
Apple currently dominates the global true wireless stereo (TWS) market. It had a 36% share in the December 2022 quarter, reports research firm Canalys.
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Growth
Apple's strategic move is expected to strengthen India's position as an emerging electronics manufacturing hub.