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Vision Air rumors, more

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Apr 18, 2025
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INSIGHT

Apple's Strategic Brazil Assembly Move

  • Apple began assembling the iPhone 16e in Brazil from day one, contrasting with previous delayed local production starts.
  • This shift signals Apple's strategic move to avoid U.S. import tariffs by expanding its Brazil assembly capacity alongside China and India.
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Apple Vision Air Design Insights

  • The next Apple Vision product, rumored as Vision Air, will be significantly thinner and lighter using titanium.
  • It will also feature a new midnight black-like aluminum finish, differentiating it from the current Vision Pro design.
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Tim Cook's Role in Tariff Exemptions

  • Tim Cook's careful diplomacy during the Trump administration helped Apple secure tariff exemptions on products like iPhones and Macs.
  • Cook avoided public criticism and engaged senior officials directly, fostering respect that influenced tariff exemption decisions.
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