Apple is set to partner with Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer BYD to produce a new lineup of smart home devices in Vietnam, according to Bloomberg.
The new products will include indoor security cameras and display devices that function as a central hub for controlling home appliances, scheduled for release in 2026. An advanced tabletop robot, equipped with motors and sensors for mobility, is expected to follow in 2027.
Apple also plans to expand iPad manufacturing with BYD in Vietnam, where the company has already produced iPads, AirPods, Apple Watches, Macs, and older HomePod models.
The move highlights Apple’s increasing reliance on Vietnam as a key manufacturing base amid efforts to diversify production.
In addition to Vietnam, Apple has been expanding its supply chain footprint to India, Malaysia, and Thailand.
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