Silent hands behind the iPhone

Iria · Jul 18, 2007, 05:30 PM

Source: News.com
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TAIPEI, Taiwan--Etched into the back of every iPhone are the words "Designed by Apple in California. Assembled in China." Apple might as well have added "Made in Taiwan."

With little fanfare, Taiwan companies are playing a big role not only in the production of Apple's latest device but in a wide array of other communications equipment, including the broadband modems in homes across the United States and the next generation of high-speed wireless gear.

Apple does not discuss which vendors it uses, but news reports in Taiwan said that Hon Hai and Quanta received orders to produce millions of iPhone handsets, reports that those companies declined to confirm. Other manufacturers there were almost certainly involved because they provide components used in advanced phones, industry analysts said.

Jul 18, 2007, 05:30 PM	#1
Iria DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 7,275 Rep Power: 89	Silent hands behind the iPhone Source: News.com ______ TAIPEI, Taiwan--Etched into the back of every iPhone are the words "Designed by Apple in California. Assembled in China." Apple might as well have added "Made in Taiwan." With little fanfare, Taiwan companies are playing a big role not only in the production of Apple's latest device but in a wide array of other communications equipment, including the broadband modems in homes across the United States and the next generation of high-speed wireless gear. Apple does not discuss which vendors it uses, but news reports in Taiwan said that Hon Hai and Quanta received orders to produce millions of iPhone handsets, reports that those companies declined to confirm. Other manufacturers there were almost certainly involved because they provide components used in advanced phones, industry analysts said.