If a few days ago we told you that the Google Pixel 7 was leaked a month after its presentation, today the Big G phones are back in the news. This is what Mountain View Company has announced Google will move part of the Pixel production to India.
As we found out Thanks to XDA DevelopersThe company expects About a million produced of annual devices. This amount will cover only 10-20% of the total annual phone bill. The company has spoken to a few manufacturers to explore options, but has yet to make any serious deals.
An uncharacteristic move with a clear goal
As collected, It wouldn’t be the first time That Google moves some of its manufacturing out of China. Currently, Pixels are manufactured both by the Asian giant and in Vietnam. If we eventually add a manufacturer in India, it will be the third manufacturing chain that Big G will have.
Also according to the source, Google has a clear goal with this move: Streamline the production line Try to stay ahead of your Pixel device and potential supply chain issues.
Due to the COVID-19 lockdown, the company has faced delays at its factories in China. Also, Google shifted some production to India Can be more competitive When selling products in the country. Incidentally, it can also offer better prices by avoiding import duties.
This characteristic movement Nothing new in recent years. Large manufacturers either want to move their production out of China, or they want to diversify by shifting some of their production to other countries.
No more Apple Watch May start production in Vietnam Not for long. Additionally, the Cupertino company also wants to move its MacBook production there. We’ll see if Google finally sets up a factory in India and what that means for the brand.