There’s no doubt that phone manufacturers are facing increasing costs when it comes to production, especially in the face of recent tariffs. Apple has taken steps to mitigate this, but a recent report has indicated a possible change that might have an impact on the consumer.

The report in question comes from a recent exclusive from DigiTimes Asia regarding Apple’s push for its suppliers to integrate more automation into the production process. While Apple has advocated for automation in supplier facilities for over two years, it appears that the company has started to make it a prerequisite for awarding manufacturing contracts.

Reportedly, this is part of a broader push by the company to reduce the dependency on labor, while also aiming to stabilize product quality and uniformity across

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