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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High-level inquiry committee set up to probe fire in Rajdhani Express: Railway Board
New Delhi (PTI): The West Central Railway Zone has constituted a high administrative grade-level inquiry committee to investigate the fire on the Thiruvananthapuram Central-Hazrat Nizamuddin Rajdhani Express on Sunday.
The fire erupted at 5.15 am in the B-1 passenger coach of the train between Vikramgarh Alot and Lunirichha stations under the Kota Railway division, one-and-a-half hours after it left the Ratlam Junction in Madhya Pradesh, according to an official. The fire also damaged the luggage brake and generator car behind the coach.
"The committee has been nominated by the general manager of West Central Railway (WCR). It comprises senior officers from the West Central Railway, Integral Coach Factory in Chennai, and RDSO (Research Designs and Standards Organisation)," the Railway Board said in a press note.
"Principal chief safety officer, WCR, has been appointed as the convener of the committee," it said, also mentioning other committee members such as principal chief electrical engineer, principal chief mechanical engineer, principal chief security officer from the WCR zone, and principal chief mechanical engineer from the Integrated Coach Factory, among others.
As per the provisions of the Accident Manual, the committee has been directed to complete the inquiry within the stipulated timeframe.
The Board stated that the committee will conduct a detailed examination of the causes of the incident, technical aspects and safety parameters so as to prevent recurrence of such incidents in future.
"Indian Railways remains committed to ensuring the safety and security of passengers and is taking all necessary measures in this regard," it added.
