Based on the planes’ capacity and the weight of iPhones plus packaging, the outlet estimates that about 1.5 million devices were shipped out since March, which could help Apple avoid raising prices for a while.
Apple airlifted 600 tons of iPhones from India to the U.S. in recent weeks, racing against new tariffs set to take effect, Reuters and The Times of India report. Nikkei Asia adds that Apple, Dell, Microsoft, and Lenovo rushed to ship high-end devices—particularly computers priced over $3,000—facing the steepest price hikes under the new rules.
Reuters notes Apple boosted production by 20% by lobbying for faster customs clearance, adding weekend shifts, and flying an estimated 1.5 million devices since March. “There’s only so much” that could be moved in time, one supplier told Nikkei Asia.
HP reversed its stance within 24 hours to expedite shipments, while also ramping up Mexican production. Meanwhile, Samsung is scaling back component orders for mid-2025, and PC makers like Lenovo and Acer are shifting focus to non-U.S. markets.