Apple is already assembling iPhone 16e in Brazil as it shifts production from China

In the midst of the trade war between the US and China, companies like Apple have been trying to find ways to avoid the crazy tariffs imposed by President Trump on imports. A report earlier this month revealed that, as part of these plans, Apple wanted to expand its assembly line in Brazil – and now the company is already assembling the new iPhone 16e in the country. iPhone 16e is now assembled in Brazil As reported by MacMagazine, Apple has been assembling the iPhone 16e in Brazil since day one. Although iPhones have been assembled in Brazil for some time now, the company used to wait a few months before starting to produce the latest iPhone locally. Now, it seems that this is no longer the case. Customers who bought the iPhone 16e in Brazil noticed the label “Assembled in Brazil – Brazilian Industry” on the box. This is also confirmed by Apple in its Brazilian online store, as the purchase URL for the iPhone 16e reveals a model number ending with “BR/A,” which is assigned to produ ... Read full article.