Arms race: Apple's waiting for robotics for US iPhone assembly, says Commerce Secretary

Apple will eventually make the iPhone in the United States, as soon as it has the 'robotic arms' to do so, CEO Tim Cook allegedly told U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick.A robot arm used to recycle iPhones, not manufacture them - Image Credit: AppleThe Trump Administration has long held the narrative that Apple will be bringing production of the iPhone to the United States. While the prospect of that happening is still far off, it apparently seems like there's one little obstacle in the way, if U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick is to be believed. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums