Apple's Satellite Ambitions and Manufacturing Challenges

This chapter explores Apple's attempts to establish satellite connectivity for iPhones, including a proposed partnership with a major company and the fallout with Elon Musk over a failed deal. It also examines the implications of tariffs and Apple's manufacturing practices, tackling the complexities of labor issues in China and the feasibility of reshoring production to the U.S. The discussion highlights the political and economic pressures Apple faces, including the potential impact on its relationship with influential figures and the challenges of cultivating a skilled workforce domestically.

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