In a new report by The New York Times, let’s take a look at some of the leading tech companies and how their production of the world’s most popular technology is shifting from China to Vietnam. Google, Apple, and Microsoft are mentioned throughout the report, so let’s start with Google.
“Part of Google’s most recent Pixel phone production will be made in Vietnam,” he writes The New York Times according to people familiar with Google’s plans. Google plans to move the assembly of its Pixel phones from Foxconn facilities in southern China to Vietnam, where it will begin manufacturing Pixel 7. According to the report, “[Google] expects Vietnam to supply up to half of next year’s high-end Pixel phones. ”
Pixel 7 Pro, Pixel 7 and Pixel Watch
Google has a foldable device in the works that could be released in 2023 and its production could remain in China. This is due to the news screen and hinge technology that would require its production to be closer to key suppliers in China, according to people.
A report earlier last month said Google had divested production to Foxconn for a fourth quarter release, but doesn’t corroborate with The New York Times‘Outlook 2023. The foldable Pixel could be called the “Pixel Notepad” and was said to cost
Unofficial rendering of Google’s foldable Pixel
Although Google has not yet officially recognized its upcoming Pixel foldable, reports and rumors have revealed that it has been delayed a few times. The pandemic was a huge factor in disrupting the supply chain in China. Frequent blockages have also caused production delays and impacted sales of large technologies.
iPhone 14 Pro and 14 Pro Max are rendered by madmix
A small amount of Apple’s 2022 iPhones will be produced in India, while Apple already produces iPad and Apple Watch in Vietnam. Apple’s recent list of 200 top suppliers showed that around 10% of them operated in factories in Vietnam. Apple will apparently shift some of its overall iPhone production to India along the way to test its ability to produce iPhones there.
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