The most expensive phone call Tim Cook ever made might have been to his China manufacturing team. Because while Apple was busy perfecting supply chains in Shenzhen, a quiet revolution was brewing 2,000 miles southwest—one that just turned India into America's iPhone factory and insurance policy against trade volatility. What you need to know: Apple's Indian operations are projected to hit 60 million units this year, up from 35-40 million in 2024. Meanwhile, iPhone sales in India smashed Q1 ...