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With iPhone 17, Apple Reduces Its Dependency on China
Posted by: John P. Mello Jr. August 20, 2025 05:00 AMFor nearly a decade, Apple has been trying to lessen its dependency on China for iPhone production. With the iPhone 17, it’s taking a big step in that direction.