Apple has asked suppliers to boost production of iPhone 17 model: Report
California: Apple has directed at least two of its suppliers to significantly ramp up production of the entry-level iPhone 17 model, following stronger-than-expected pre-orders, Reuters reported on Saturday, citing The Information.
The tech giant has asked suppliers to increase production of the base iPhone 17 by at least 30%, a move that signals more consumers are opting for the $799 entry-level variant over the more expensive Pro models, which start at $1,099 and typically feature upgraded materials, cameras, processors, and displays.
According to the report, Apple this week instructed Luxshare Precision, one of its two major iPhone assemblers in China alongside Foxconn, to raise daily output by about 40% for the standard iPhone 17.
The shift in consumer preference comes as the entry-level iPhone 17, which went on sale on Friday, includes screen and camera features previously reserved for Pro models, effectively narrowing the gap between the standard and premium versions.
While increased sales of the lower-cost iPhone 17 may help defend Apple’s market share, analysts reportedly pointed out that it could also put pressure on profit margins, as the company sells more of its less expensive devices.
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Former minister C M Ibrahim announces to launch new regional party for Karnataka
Kalaburagi: Two years after being expelled from the Janata Dal (Secular), former minister C.M. Ibrahim has announced that he will launch a new regional political party in Karnataka on January 24, reported Deccan Herald.
Speaking at a meeting organised by the Nava Karnataka Nirmana Andolana in Kalaburagi on Sunday, Ibrahim confirmed the birth of the new party.
The 77-year-old politician stated he would soon be meeting with other like-minded individuals to choose a symbol for the party.
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Ibrahim emphasised that the organisation would be guided by the principles of 12th-century social reformer Basavanna and the architect of the Indian Constitution, Dr. B. R. Ambedkar.
A veteran politician, Ibrahim served as Union Civil Aviation Minister during the tenure of H.D. Deve Gowda as Prime Minister and later headed the Karnataka unit of the Janata Dal (Secular). He was expelled from the JD(S) in 2023 on charges of anti-party activities.
His exit from the party followed sharp differences over the JD(S) decision to ally with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). As the then state president of the JD(S), Ibrahim had publicly criticised the alliance, claiming it was finalised without his knowledge. He had also reportedly convened meetings of his supporters and expressed support for the INDIA bloc.
