Apple says U.S. firms make nearly 100 parts for iPhone Duo and iPhone 18 Pro
Apple announced new and expanded U.S. partnerships to supply components for iPhone Duo and iPhone 18 Pro. The company will commit up to $100 million to Perryman over three years and says U.S. companies produce nearly 100 parts for the two models.
Apple announced new and expanded partnerships with two U.S. companies to supply materials and components for iPhone Duo and iPhone 18 Pro.
Pennsylvania-based Perryman will produce titanium used in iPhone Duo enclosures. Through its American Manufacturing Program, Apple plans to commit up to $100 million over the next three years.
Delaware-based Qnity Electronics will make “advanced films” for the variable-aperture camera system in iPhone 18 Pro models. Apple said U.S. companies produce nearly 100 components for iPhone Duo and iPhone 18 Pro.
Apple’s U.S. manufacturing plan
The commitments to Perryman and Qnity are part of Apple’s plan to invest $600 billion in U.S. manufacturing and innovation by the end of 2029. Chief Operating Officer Sabih Khan said the partnerships would expand the program and support U.S. jobs.
By the end of 2026, Corning will produce all cover glass for every iPhone and Apple Watch model sold worldwide at its Kentucky facilities. Apple CEO John Ternus also highlighted the announcement in a post on X.
What we know
- Apple added Perryman and Qnity Electronics to its U.S. component partnerships for iPhone Duo and iPhone 18 Pro.
- Perryman will receive up to $100 million over three years to produce titanium for iPhone Duo enclosures.
- Qnity Electronics will make films for the variable-aperture cameras in iPhone 18 Pro models.
- U.S. companies produce nearly 100 components for the two iPhone lines.
- By the end of 2026, Corning will make all iPhone and Apple Watch cover glass in Kentucky.
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- Sources: MacRumors.
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