Apple significantly expanded iPhone production in India in 2025, increasing output by about 53% as the company seeks to reduce its dependence on China and mitigate tariff risks. Bloomberg, citing people familiar with the matter, said Apple assembled about 55 million iPhones in India last year, up from 36 million in 2024. Apple produces about 220 million to 230 million iPhones annually worldwide, with India now accounting for roughly a quarter of total output.
The global smartphone market is shifting from volume expansion to value-driven competition. Although rising costs have slowed shipment growth, optical specifications remain the main arena where flagship models differentiate themselves.
Driven by AI workloads, global data traffic is expanding rapidly. Compound semiconductor firm GCS Holdings said the optical module market remains undersupplied, with cloud service providers (CSPs) accelerating orders. The company has positioned itself across both receiver and transmitter components and targets mass production of 200G photodiodes (PD) and CW laser products in 2026, with shipments expected to increase from 2025 levels.
As low-Earth-orbit (LEO) satellite networks move from development into full commercial deployment, major operators are racing to expand and secure their global supply chains. Among them, Eutelsat OneWeb is deepening its footprint in Taiwan, now treating the island as an essential pillar of its worldwide ecosystem.
