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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345 Indian fishermen stranded in Iran return home via Armenia
New Delhi (PTI): A group of 345 Indian fishermen, who were stranded in Iran amid escalating regional tensions, returned to India via Armenia on Saturday, officials said.
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar thanked his Armenian counterpart Ararat Mirzoyan for assistance in return of the Indian nationals.
The Indian nationals arrived in Chennai this evening, the officials cited above said.
The circumstances that led to them being stranded in Iran were not immediately known.
"Thank FM @AraratMirzoyan and the Government of Armenia for facilitating the evacuation of Indian fishermen today from Iran, through Armenia to India," Jaishankar said on social media.
Over 1,500 Indian nationals have left Iran through land border crossings in Armenia and Azerbaijan since the start of the West Asia conflict over a month ago.
"A group of Indian fishermen, stranded in Iran, are returning home via Armenia today; their flight is expected to reach India this evening," a government statement said.
It said the Ministry of External Affairs continues to closely monitor the evolving situation in the West Asian region, with the safety, security and welfare of the Indian community being accorded the highest priority.
It also made a mention of five Indians being injured in Abu Dhabi on Friday.
According to Abu Dhabi authorities, the Indian nationals were among the 12 people injured by debris from an intercepted missile.
"In an attack in Abu Dhabi, five Indian nationals were injured; four have been discharged, one remains under treatment," the Indian government's statement said.
It said the Indian mission in Abu Dhabi is extending "full" assistance and coordinating with local authorities, adding that their flight is expected to reach India this evening.
