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Apple has announced new and expanded partnerships with two U.S. companies for components and materials used in their iPhone Duo and iPhone 18 Pro models. As part of its American Manufacturing Program, the company has pledged up to $100 million over the next three years to support these efforts. Perryman, a Pennsylvania-based manufacturer, will continue to produce titanium used in iPhone Duo enclosures, while Qnity Electronics, based in Delaware, will manufacture advanced films for the variable aperture camera system in iPhone 18 Pro models.
Apple's operations chief, Sabih Khan, emphasized the importance of American ingenuity in all their products, from the titanium used in iPhone Duo to the groundbreaking camera innovations in the iPhone 18 Pro. The company highlighted that U.S. companies are responsible for producing nearly 100 components in these models. By the end of 2026, Apple plans to have all cover glass for iPhone and Apple Watch models sold worldwide produced by Corning in Kentucky.
Apple CEO John Ternus shared this manufacturing announcement on X, and related coverage can be found on MacRumors.com.
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