Apple expands U.S.-made components for its iPhones, adding a titanium supplier

Summary

Apple is adding a U.S. titanium supplier for its new iPhone Duo and expanding domestic production of camera components for the iPhone 18 Pro, while supply remains tight. Apple says nearly 100 parts in its newest iPhones are made in the U.S., but the announcement covers components rather than final assembly.

Timeline

1. CNBC

   20 Oct 2026, 12:29 UTCSource ↗

   CNBC reports that Apple is adding a U.S. titanium supplier for its new iPhone Duo as supply stays tight, and is expanding domestic production of camera components for the iPhone 18 Pro.

2. Digital Trends

   20 Oct 2026, 20:54 UTCSource ↗

   Digital Trends reports that Apple says nearly 100 parts in its newest iPhones are made in the U.S., and notes that the release covers components, not final assembly.