# Smartphone Manufacturing: 111 Sourced Claims, Contested Facts & Evidence The supply chain and process behind making a modern smartphone. Authors: joe HTML: https://moyomap.com/maps/smartphone-manufacturing Markdown: https://moyomap.com/maps/smartphone-manufacturing.md License: HTML and markdown are for reading and citation. Bulk copying and AI training need a written license. See /terms and /developers#maps-data. Cite a claim as: MoyoMap, "Smartphone Manufacturing: 111 Sourced Claims, Contested Facts & Evidence", claim {id}, https://moyomap.com/maps/smartphone-manufacturing.md#{id}. “Moyo, a product of SenTeGuard Inc.” ### Smartphone manufacturing partners can hold commercially sensitive design, testing, and sourcing information,… Id: claim_9f0a2b52ccbbabf01972bb44 Parent: topic_TbJE026ahW3KxHKuUVP6 Depth: 1 Smartphone manufacturing partners can hold commercially sensitive design, testing, and sourcing information, not merely assembly instructions. Labels: Inferred, High ### An Indian government trade report states that India "still does not manufacture mobile phones end-to-end" des… Id: claim_cbe4f77599fd5586a1b3a916 Parent: topic_TbJE026ahW3KxHKuUVP6 Depth: 1 An Indian government trade report states that India "still does not manufacture mobile phones end-to-end" despite rapid growth in electronics production. Labels: Inferred, High ### Samsung's Phone Manufacturing Plants Id: section_62c6c2ec4262c0b2d50e3d04 Parent: topic_TbJE026ahW3KxHKuUVP6 Depth: 1 Samsung's Phone Manufacturing Plants Labels: Inferred, Low ### Apple's Supplier List Disclosures Id: section_6c5eb195f57785869bafc28d Parent: topic_TbJE026ahW3KxHKuUVP6 Depth: 1 Apple's Supplier List Disclosures Labels: Inferred, Low ### Tata Electronics Incidents Id: section_7da781ee5510c73e865e2b04 Parent: topic_TbJE026ahW3KxHKuUVP6 Depth: 1 Tata Electronics Incidents Labels: Inferred, Low ### Apple's iPhone Assembly Id: section_8430f06894a2297b7c76dd3d Parent: topic_TbJE026ahW3KxHKuUVP6 Depth: 1 Apple's iPhone Assembly Labels: Inferred, Low ### Samsung's Manufacturing and Supply Chain Id: section_dcc879a4ee7f6438da41d2a5 Parent: topic_TbJE026ahW3KxHKuUVP6 Depth: 1 Samsung's Manufacturing and Supply Chain Labels: Inferred, Low #### On May 25, 2026, the Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board (TNPCB) issued a show-cause notice to Tata Electronic… Id: claim_197013d679d1ad284b7d3eef Parent: section_7da781ee5510c73e865e2b04 Depth: 2 On May 25, 2026, the Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board (TNPCB) issued a show-cause notice to Tata Electronics’ Phase-I facility near Hosur. Labels: Inferred, High #### Samsung has major phone manufacturing plants in Vietnam (Bac Ninh and Thai Nguyen), which produce a significa… Id: claim_1aecd3e77c4b18c3b767cafa Parent: section_62c6c2ec4262c0b2d50e3d04 Depth: 2 Samsung has major phone manufacturing plants in Vietnam (Bac Ninh and Thai Nguyen), which produce a significant share of global Samsung phone output and contribute substantially to Vietnam's total exports. Labels: Inferred, Low #### In 2026, India’s government estimated domestic value addition in electronics manufacturing at approximately 1… Id: claim_405de9bdf5b4edee3460404b Parent: claim_cbe4f77599fd5586a1b3a916 Depth: 2 In 2026, India’s government estimated domestic value addition in electronics manufacturing at approximately 18–20%. Labels: Inferred, High #### Samsung is heavily vertically integrated, manufacturing its own displays (Samsung Display), memory (Samsung S… Id: claim_558fd1c52fbbd39b7c9a63a4 Parent: section_dcc879a4ee7f6438da41d2a5 Depth: 2 Samsung is heavily vertically integrated, manufacturing its own displays (Samsung Display), memory (Samsung Semiconductor), image sensors (ISOCELL), and some SoCs (Exynos). Labels: Inferred, Low #### Apple does not own any phone assembly plants. Id: claim_6063a98e634b8b9c1fb48eb8 Parent: section_8430f06894a2297b7c76dd3d Depth: 2 Apple does not own any phone assembly plants. Labels: Inferred, Low, known #### Critical components for mobile phones continue to be sourced largely from global production hubs. Id: claim_6ea020c6f26737bde9642c1a Parent: claim_cbe4f77599fd5586a1b3a916 Depth: 2 Critical components for mobile phones continue to be sourced largely from global production hubs. Labels: Inferred, High #### Final assembly of mobile phones occurs at more than 300 Indian manufacturing units. Id: claim_a35deeb597b3b2a58112b920 Parent: claim_cbe4f77599fd5586a1b3a916 Depth: 2 Final assembly of mobile phones occurs at more than 300 Indian manufacturing units. Labels: Inferred, High #### Tata Electronics confirmed detecting a cybersecurity incident on some of its systems in June 2026. Id: claim_d3d6317dc5c80ca0050eb1a8 Parent: section_7da781ee5510c73e865e2b04 Depth: 2 Tata Electronics confirmed detecting a cybersecurity incident on some of its systems in June 2026. Labels: Inferred, High #### Apple publishes an annual Supplier List that covers approximately 98% of its direct spend for materials, manu… Id: claim_d611946a85086fbc9028f071 Parent: section_6c5eb195f57785869bafc28d Depth: 2 Apple publishes an annual Supplier List that covers approximately 98% of its direct spend for materials, manufacturing, and assembly. Labels: Inferred, Low #### Statistics describing 99% of phones sold in India as domestically manufactured can coexist with substantial d… Id: claim_f5c7c09be968589ec7a2637e Parent: claim_cbe4f77599fd5586a1b3a916 Depth: 2 Statistics describing 99% of phones sold in India as domestically manufactured can coexist with substantial dependence on imported components and production equipment. Labels: Inferred, High ##### On June 17, 2026, the TNPCB closed the proceeding against Tata Electronics' Hosur facility. Id: claim_0cd62e77ef3e97d8537921c6 Parent: claim_197013d679d1ad284b7d3eef Depth: 3 On June 17, 2026, the TNPCB closed the proceeding against Tata Electronics' Hosur facility. Labels: Inferred, High ##### The Bac Ninh plant (SEV) was Samsung's first large-scale production facility in Vietnam. Id: claim_11ead17ae6653cf8d6ffee13 Parent: claim_1aecd3e77c4b18c3b767cafa Depth: 3 The Bac Ninh plant (SEV) was Samsung's first large-scale production facility in Vietnam. Labels: Source-linked, High ##### Qualcomm supplies modems for Apple, with Apple's in-house C1/C-series modem expected to begin displacing it f… Id: claim_15cdb1991835f9a18205d117 Parent: claim_d611946a85086fbc9028f071 Depth: 3 Qualcomm supplies modems for Apple, with Apple's in-house C1/C-series modem expected to begin displacing it from 2025. Labels: Inferred, Low ##### Apple files an annual Conflict Minerals Report (SEC Form SD) listing hundreds of named smelters and refiners… Id: claim_2a119c3a71f0077ee5aed6f1 Parent: claim_d611946a85086fbc9028f071 Depth: 3 Apple files an annual Conflict Minerals Report (SEC Form SD) listing hundreds of named smelters and refiners of tin, tantalum, tungsten, and gold, along with their country of origin. Labels: Inferred, Low ##### The Thai Nguyen facility (SEVT) plays a crucial role in manufacturing Samsung's flagship devices. Id: claim_2ea81834453cd3cecc70cb0e Parent: claim_1aecd3e77c4b18c3b767cafa Depth: 3 The Thai Nguyen facility (SEVT) plays a crucial role in manufacturing Samsung's flagship devices. Labels: Source-linked, High ##### Samsung is one of the largest foreign investors in Vietnam. Id: claim_2eecf3cee830103e83142ec8 Parent: claim_1aecd3e77c4b18c3b767cafa Depth: 3 Samsung is one of the largest foreign investors in Vietnam. Labels: Source-linked, Medium ##### The Thai Nguyen facility, known as Samsung Electronics Vietnam Thai Nguyen (SEVT), began operations in 2014. Id: claim_3132b7dcd97b285afe5d7dee Parent: claim_1aecd3e77c4b18c3b767cafa Depth: 3 The Thai Nguyen facility, known as Samsung Electronics Vietnam Thai Nguyen (SEVT), began operations in 2014. Labels: Source-linked, High ##### TSMC (Taiwan, Arizona) is a key supplier for Apple's A-series/M-series SoCs. Id: claim_42081fc594cdc23a2de89107 Parent: claim_d611946a85086fbc9028f071 Depth: 3 TSMC (Taiwan, Arizona) is a key supplier for Apple's A-series/M-series SoCs. Labels: Inferred, Low ##### Samsung's operations in Vietnam are major contributors to Vietnam's status as a leading exporter of smartphon… Id: claim_496d6b58b08c37333183e853 Parent: claim_1aecd3e77c4b18c3b767cafa Depth: 3 Samsung's operations in Vietnam are major contributors to Vietnam's status as a leading exporter of smartphones. Labels: Source-linked, Medium ##### Corning supplies cover glass for Apple, and Apple has invested over $450 million in Corning's Harrodsburg, Ke… Id: claim_534f0d36e979d1d3471f46e4 Parent: claim_d611946a85086fbc9028f071 Depth: 3 Corning supplies cover glass for Apple, and Apple has invested over $450 million in Corning's Harrodsburg, Kentucky plant through its US manufacturing fund. Labels: Inferred, Low ##### Samsung has continuously invested billions of dollars in expanding its facilities in Vietnam, including infra… Id: claim_59baf27dc5b2841ed932a45c Parent: claim_1aecd3e77c4b18c3b767cafa Depth: 3 Samsung has continuously invested billions of dollars in expanding its facilities in Vietnam, including infrastructure and technology upgrades. Labels: Source-linked, High ##### Samsung operates significant manufacturing facilities in Bac Ninh and Thai Nguyen, Vietnam, which are among i… Id: claim_5a955823e5092830e0a151b3 Parent: claim_1aecd3e77c4b18c3b767cafa Depth: 3 Samsung operates significant manufacturing facilities in Bac Ninh and Thai Nguyen, Vietnam, which are among its largest global manufacturing operations. Labels: Source-linked, Medium ##### Tata Electronics stated that its manufacturing and other business operations were unaffected by the cybersecu… Id: claim_7678e2cf3f15589efbf7169d Parent: claim_d3d6317dc5c80ca0050eb1a8 Depth: 3 Tata Electronics stated that its manufacturing and other business operations were unaffected by the cybersecurity incident. Labels: Inferred, High ##### The World Leaks extortion group claimed to have published over 200,000 files totaling more than 630 GB relate… Id: claim_773310fd7d54ccd8e6d17ea6 Parent: claim_d3d6317dc5c80ca0050eb1a8 Depth: 3 The World Leaks extortion group claimed to have published over 200,000 files totaling more than 630 GB related to the Tata Electronics incident. Labels: Inferred, High ##### SK hynix, Micron, and Samsung supply NAND/DRAM for Apple products. Id: claim_7ab3ee721e36dbc89e409b05 Parent: claim_d611946a85086fbc9028f071 Depth: 3 SK hynix, Micron, and Samsung supply NAND/DRAM for Apple products. Labels: Inferred, Low ##### Samsung's Exynos SoCs are fabricated at Samsung Foundry in Hwaseong/Pyeongtaek and Taylor, Texas. Id: claim_7eaf07a373f665570113e570 Parent: claim_558fd1c52fbbd39b7c9a63a4 Depth: 3 Samsung's Exynos SoCs are fabricated at Samsung Foundry in Hwaseong/Pyeongtaek and Taylor, Texas. Labels: Inferred, Low ##### Samsung still purchases Qualcomm Snapdragon processors for many of its flagship phone variants. Id: claim_7f2038bfb02b9fe2c22dcb2f Parent: claim_558fd1c52fbbd39b7c9a63a4 Depth: 3 Samsung still purchases Qualcomm Snapdragon processors for many of its flagship phone variants. Labels: Inferred, Low ##### Reporting on the TNPCB notice stated that wastewater had allegedly entered an open channel connected to water… Id: claim_80ef92084cd5a7e8e17ecbac Parent: claim_197013d679d1ad284b7d3eef Depth: 3 Reporting on the TNPCB notice stated that wastewater had allegedly entered an open channel connected to water bodies and agricultural fields. Labels: Inferred, High ##### Samsung's operations in Bac Ninh and Thai Nguyen have created thousands of jobs, significantly boosting local… Id: claim_82fca47c0ad7d139d0f23989 Parent: claim_1aecd3e77c4b18c3b767cafa Depth: 3 Samsung's operations in Bac Ninh and Thai Nguyen have created thousands of jobs, significantly boosting local economies. Labels: Source-linked, Medium ##### Samsung closed its last Chinese phone plant in Huizhou in 2019. Id: claim_8945e702b40957fbf866444d Parent: claim_1aecd3e77c4b18c3b767cafa Depth: 3 Samsung closed its last Chinese phone plant in Huizhou in 2019. Labels: Inferred, Low ##### Apple's Supplier List is a legally-driven disclosure, influenced by regulations such as the California Transp… Id: claim_8ca14c9d025851a2f4874f1b Parent: claim_d611946a85086fbc9028f071 Depth: 3 Apple's Supplier List is a legally-driven disclosure, influenced by regulations such as the California Transparency in Supply Chains Act, UK Modern Slavery Act, and SEC conflict minerals rules. Labels: Inferred, Low ##### Samsung's Vietnamese plants are equipped with advanced manufacturing technologies, enabling efficient product… Id: claim_8cf6f7eba57137a178cd367c Parent: claim_1aecd3e77c4b18c3b767cafa Depth: 3 Samsung's Vietnamese plants are equipped with advanced manufacturing technologies, enabling efficient production of high-quality smartphones. Labels: Source-linked, Medium ##### Samsung's expansion in Vietnam underscores its commitment to maintaining the country as its production hub. Id: claim_93e1d38bf53efb3ab2c652d6 Parent: claim_1aecd3e77c4b18c3b767cafa Depth: 3 Samsung's expansion in Vietnam underscores its commitment to maintaining the country as its production hub. Labels: Source-linked, Medium ##### The Bac Ninh plant, known as Samsung Electronics Vietnam (SEV), was established in 2009. Id: claim_a200ac668d783c515b098c13 Parent: claim_1aecd3e77c4b18c3b767cafa Depth: 3 The Bac Ninh plant, known as Samsung Electronics Vietnam (SEV), was established in 2009. Labels: Source-linked, High ##### Samsung Display, LG Display, and BOE supply OLED panels for Apple products. Id: claim_a389300d069eb3eb3c0365da Parent: claim_d611946a85086fbc9028f071 Depth: 3 Samsung Display, LG Display, and BOE supply OLED panels for Apple products. Labels: Inferred, Low ##### Samsung's Vietnamese facilities are integral to its supply chain, ensuring consistent global distribution of… Id: claim_ae91271cd36cff17f6d594e2 Parent: claim_1aecd3e77c4b18c3b767cafa Depth: 3 Samsung's Vietnamese facilities are integral to its supply chain, ensuring consistent global distribution of smartphones. Labels: Source-linked, Medium ##### Samsung's largest phone plant is located in Noida, India, opened in 2018, and is one of the world's largest m… Id: claim_aff0357b3dd22946cd29f459 Parent: claim_1aecd3e77c4b18c3b767cafa Depth: 3 Samsung's largest phone plant is located in Noida, India, opened in 2018, and is one of the world's largest mobile factories. Labels: Inferred, Low ##### Samsung's manufacturing plants in Bac Ninh and Thai Nguyen, Vietnam, substantially contribute to the company'… Id: claim_c21425b1fe9b61437019cb0b Parent: claim_1aecd3e77c4b18c3b767cafa Depth: 3 Samsung's manufacturing plants in Bac Ninh and Thai Nguyen, Vietnam, substantially contribute to the company's global smartphone output. Labels: Source-linked, Medium ##### Samsung also has phone manufacturing plants in Brazil, Indonesia, and Gumi, South Korea. Id: claim_c5b383e9efa249195d5b08e5 Parent: claim_1aecd3e77c4b18c3b767cafa Depth: 3 Samsung also has phone manufacturing plants in Brazil, Indonesia, and Gumi, South Korea. Labels: Inferred, Low ##### Final assembly of iPhones is performed by contract manufacturers such as Foxconn (Hon Hai Precision), Pegatro… Id: claim_ca61ce26f6c28ad37861af40 Parent: claim_6063a98e634b8b9c1fb48eb8 Depth: 3 Final assembly of iPhones is performed by contract manufacturers such as Foxconn (Hon Hai Precision), Pegatron, and Luxshare Precision. Labels: Inferred, Low, known ##### The Thai Nguyen facility (SEVT) is one of Samsung's largest smartphone production facilities globally. Id: claim_e253f733e66a0ee186eff6c1 Parent: claim_1aecd3e77c4b18c3b767cafa Depth: 3 The Thai Nguyen facility (SEVT) is one of Samsung's largest smartphone production facilities globally. Labels: Source-linked, High ##### Samsung purchases Corning glass for its phones. Id: claim_e6d9677b1dd82fa0dbdfde4a Parent: claim_558fd1c52fbbd39b7c9a63a4 Depth: 3 Samsung purchases Corning glass for its phones. Labels: Inferred, Low ##### Sony supplies CMOS image sensors for Apple products. Id: claim_ebcb393abc2c4f011ea396ed Parent: claim_d611946a85086fbc9028f071 Depth: 3 Sony supplies CMOS image sensors for Apple products. Labels: Inferred, Low ##### Apple's Supplier List typically includes 180–200 suppliers across more than 40 countries. Id: claim_ecdbcfd7c72aa2303c8c2e53 Parent: claim_d611946a85086fbc9028f071 Depth: 3 Apple's Supplier List typically includes 180–200 suppliers across more than 40 countries. Labels: Inferred, Low ##### The TNPCB notice followed complaints from nearby farmers regarding Tata Electronics' Hosur facility. Id: claim_f1681728a89b8818e9412ae9 Parent: claim_197013d679d1ad284b7d3eef Depth: 3 The TNPCB notice followed complaints from nearby farmers regarding Tata Electronics' Hosur facility. Labels: Inferred, High ##### Inspections and sampling related to alleged pollution at Tata Electronics' Hosur facility occurred between De… Id: claim_fef551ebe2f8f88173d27c73 Parent: claim_197013d679d1ad284b7d3eef Depth: 3 Inspections and sampling related to alleged pollution at Tata Electronics' Hosur facility occurred between December 2025 and May 2026. Labels: Inferred, High ###### Apple's reasonable country-of-origin inquiry relies on supplier Conflict Minerals Reporting Templates (CMRTs)… Id: claim_0a88053dfc684be29133158f Parent: claim_2a119c3a71f0077ee5aed6f1 Depth: 4 Apple's reasonable country-of-origin inquiry relies on supplier Conflict Minerals Reporting Templates (CMRTs), RMI Responsible Minerals Assurance Process (RMAP), LBMA data, U.S. Geological Survey, smelter surveys, and public information. Labels: Source-linked, Medium ###### The 2019 acquisition of Intel's smartphone modem business transferred roughly 2,200 Intel employees and over… Id: claim_1b445c3b958a0516a6481bec Parent: claim_15cdb1991835f9a18205d117 Depth: 4 The 2019 acquisition of Intel's smartphone modem business transferred roughly 2,200 Intel employees and over 17,000 wireless patents to Apple. Labels: Source-linked, High ###### The district collector separately stated that surrounding farmland had not been affected by Tata Electronics'… Id: claim_271ad69afb9668e0c936c668 Parent: claim_0cd62e77ef3e97d8537921c6 Depth: 4 The district collector separately stated that surrounding farmland had not been affected by Tata Electronics' Hosur facility. Labels: Inferred, High ###### Apple's modem roadmap extends beyond C1, with reporting from Bloomberg's Mark Gurman indicating a second-gene… Id: claim_435cbda931406c9419331f33 Parent: claim_15cdb1991835f9a18205d117 Depth: 4 Apple's modem roadmap extends beyond C1, with reporting from Bloomberg's Mark Gurman indicating a second-generation "C2" modem targeted for the iPhone 18 Pro line around 2026. Labels: Source-linked, High ###### Since 2009, Apple has directed the cumulative removal of 203 3TG smelters and refiners from its supply chain,… Id: claim_46c7f29941eb25e3d2ebbe8e Parent: claim_2a119c3a71f0077ee5aed6f1 Depth: 4 Since 2009, Apple has directed the cumulative removal of 203 3TG smelters and refiners from its supply chain, with later statements citing 206 3TG removals. Labels: Source-linked, High ###### The displacement of Qualcomm modems by Apple's C1 was selective, as the rest of the iPhone 16 lineup (16, 16… Id: claim_4cfe0480b71b810df0d10246 Parent: claim_15cdb1991835f9a18205d117 Depth: 4 The displacement of Qualcomm modems by Apple's C1 was selective, as the rest of the iPhone 16 lineup (16, 16 Plus, 16 Pro, 16 Pro Max), launched in September 2024, continued to use Qualcomm modems (Snapdragon X71-class). Labels: Source-linked, High ###### Tata Electronics is the first Indian-headquartered iPhone assembler. Id: claim_53b8f99f0f73eabe90074a10 Parent: claim_ca61ce26f6c28ad37861af40 Depth: 4 Tata Electronics is the first Indian-headquartered iPhone assembler. Labels: Inferred, Low, investigate ###### Apple believes 3TG in its products may have originated from Covered Countries (DRC and adjoining) as well as… Id: claim_543c78c84a15f236b2037026 Parent: claim_2a119c3a71f0077ee5aed6f1 Depth: 4 Apple believes 3TG in its products may have originated from Covered Countries (DRC and adjoining) as well as recycled/scrap sources, and publishes Annex lists of countries of origin. Labels: Source-linked, High ###### Apple described the C1 modem as "the most power-efficient modem ever in an iPhone," which contributed to the… Id: claim_5dd999336dd8f2c1f172a879 Parent: claim_15cdb1991835f9a18205d117 Depth: 4 Apple described the C1 modem as "the most power-efficient modem ever in an iPhone," which contributed to the iPhone 16e's extended battery life. Labels: Source-linked, Medium ###### Pegatron's Indian operation came under Tata control in 2024. Id: claim_62ee96436cb5a32f9f147dd6 Parent: claim_ca61ce26f6c28ad37861af40 Depth: 4 Pegatron's Indian operation came under Tata control in 2024. Labels: Inferred, Low, investigate ###### Apple acquired Intel's smartphone modem business after Intel failed to deliver a viable 5G modem. Id: claim_63e228374ccfb2f0230bced4 Parent: claim_15cdb1991835f9a18205d117 Depth: 4 Apple acquired Intel's smartphone modem business after Intel failed to deliver a viable 5G modem. Labels: Source-linked, Medium ###### Apple files an annual Specialized Disclosure Report on Form SD under SEC Rule 13p-1 (Dodd-Frank Section 1502)… Id: claim_7417b473226e4863bd3cd0f0 Parent: claim_2a119c3a71f0077ee5aed6f1 Depth: 4 Apple files an annual Specialized Disclosure Report on Form SD under SEC Rule 13p-1 (Dodd-Frank Section 1502) covering tin, tantalum, tungsten, and gold (3TG). Labels: Source-linked, Medium ###### Apple cannot always determine the countries of origin of the 3TG actually contained in its specific parts and… Id: claim_7c35e5831e2892cd25e63bd7 Parent: claim_2a119c3a71f0077ee5aed6f1 Depth: 4 Apple cannot always determine the countries of origin of the 3TG actually contained in its specific parts and products because smelters report origin data only in aggregate for all customers’ material. Labels: Source-linked, Medium ###### For the 2024 reporting period, Apple identified exactly 234 smelters and refiners of 3TG in its supply chain… Id: claim_88958eb539dcc1c460b44953 Parent: claim_2a119c3a71f0077ee5aed6f1 Depth: 4 For the 2024 reporting period, Apple identified exactly 234 smelters and refiners of 3TG in its supply chain as of December 31, 2024, and found no reasonable basis to conclude any directly or indirectly financed or benefited armed groups in the DRC or adjoining countries. Labels: Source-linked, High ###### Apple's 2024 Conflict Minerals Report included facility locations (countries/regions) and an Annex of countri… Id: claim_91c5c9aa3c60860a35a214b6 Parent: claim_2a119c3a71f0077ee5aed6f1 Depth: 4 Apple's 2024 Conflict Minerals Report included facility locations (countries/regions) and an Annex of countries of origin for 3TG minerals, including recycled/scrap sources. Labels: Source-linked, Medium ###### The provenance, completeness, and authenticity of the full archive claimed by World Leaks were not independen… Id: claim_93ca16f10fa58c4058132edb Parent: claim_773310fd7d54ccd8e6d17ea6 Depth: 4 The provenance, completeness, and authenticity of the full archive claimed by World Leaks were not independently established. Labels: Inferred, High ###### The C1 modem was later extended beyond the iPhone 16e, with the iPhone Air (announced September 2025) using A… Id: claim_985c3f95aa0b9b16d43d86e5 Parent: claim_15cdb1991835f9a18205d117 Depth: 4 The C1 modem was later extended beyond the iPhone 16e, with the iPhone Air (announced September 2025) using Apple's in-house modem (C1X). Labels: Source-linked, High ###### The 2024 Apple Smelter and Refiner List, published around April 2025, includes named gold refiners such as Ab… Id: claim_9948da970643adac45eb83a4 Parent: claim_2a119c3a71f0077ee5aed6f1 Depth: 4 The 2024 Apple Smelter and Refiner List, published around April 2025, includes named gold refiners such as Abington Reldan Metals LLC (United States), Argor-Heraeus S.A. (Switzerland), Metalor Technologies S.A. (Switzerland), Rand Refinery (Pty) Ltd. (South Africa), and Zhongyuan Gold Smelter of Zhongjin Gold Corporation (China mainland). Labels: Source-linked, Low ###### In June 2024, Apple notified suppliers to cease sourcing 3TG for Apple parts/products, directly or indirectly… Id: claim_9c22251f8a1722bcbba070b7 Parent: claim_2a119c3a71f0077ee5aed6f1 Depth: 4 In June 2024, Apple notified suppliers to cease sourcing 3TG for Apple parts/products, directly or indirectly, from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Rwanda, citing escalating regional conflict, smuggling, and illegal taxation. Labels: Source-linked, High ###### The Apple C1 modem, Apple's first in-house cellular modem, debuted commercially in the iPhone 16e, which was… Id: claim_ac37a1ff417885cef27e00ba Parent: claim_15cdb1991835f9a18205d117 Depth: 4 The Apple C1 modem, Apple's first in-house cellular modem, debuted commercially in the iPhone 16e, which was announced on February 19, 2025, confirming the displacement of Qualcomm modems starting in 2025. Labels: Source-linked, High ###### Tata Electronics was asked to construct a canal to route rainwater around, not through, neighboring farms nea… Id: claim_b14695bf424bb4b5ccf96a07 Parent: claim_0cd62e77ef3e97d8537921c6 Depth: 4 Tata Electronics was asked to construct a canal to route rainwater around, not through, neighboring farms near its Hosur facility. Labels: Inferred, High ###### The 2024 Apple Smelter and Refiner List includes named tin smelters such as China Tin Group Co., Ltd. Id: claim_b2238c2fc9de9038170b5025 Parent: claim_2a119c3a71f0077ee5aed6f1 Depth: 4 The 2024 Apple Smelter and Refiner List includes named tin smelters such as China Tin Group Co., Ltd. (China mainland), EM Vinto (Bolivia), and Gejiu Non-Ferrous Metal Processing Co., Ltd. (China mainland). Labels: Source-linked, Low ###### Qualcomm's CFO guidance assumed only approximately 20% share of Apple's 2026 iPhone modem volume, an explicit… Id: claim_c3a73811f707a3ef43c8da42 Parent: claim_15cdb1991835f9a18205d117 Depth: 4 Qualcomm's CFO guidance assumed only approximately 20% share of Apple's 2026 iPhone modem volume, an explicit quantification of its own displacement. Labels: Source-linked, High ###### As of December 31, 2024, 100% of identified 3TG smelters and refiners in Apple’s supply chain for applicable… Id: claim_c3b4e1dfc5ea75ec317d3c15 Parent: claim_2a119c3a71f0077ee5aed6f1 Depth: 4 As of December 31, 2024, 100% of identified 3TG smelters and refiners in Apple’s supply chain for applicable products (including iPhone, Mac, iPad, AirPods, Apple TV, Apple Watch, Apple Vision Pro, Beats, HomePod/HomePod mini, Apple Card, and accessories) participated in an independent third-party conflict minerals audit. Labels: Source-linked, High ###### The iPhone 17/17 Pro models retained Qualcomm modems, indicating a deliberate tiered rollout strategy where A… Id: claim_c42e685c001457f1b18ad977 Parent: claim_15cdb1991835f9a18205d117 Depth: 4 The iPhone 17/17 Pro models retained Qualcomm modems, indicating a deliberate tiered rollout strategy where Apple's thinnest or newest designs receive the in-house part first. Labels: Source-linked, High ###### Wistron sold its Indian iPhone plant to the Tata Group in 2023. Id: claim_c87a145184f5a34e0777f781 Parent: claim_ca61ce26f6c28ad37861af40 Depth: 4 Wistron sold its Indian iPhone plant to the Tata Group in 2023. Labels: Inferred, Low ###### The 2024 Apple Smelter and Refiner List includes named tantalum processors such as Ningxia Orient Tantalum In… Id: claim_cd2ff599380d53a1606cd614 Parent: claim_2a119c3a71f0077ee5aed6f1 Depth: 4 The 2024 Apple Smelter and Refiner List includes named tantalum processors such as Ningxia Orient Tantalum Industry Co., Ltd. (China mainland), Jiujiang Tanbre Co., Ltd. (China mainland), JiuJiang JinXin Nonferrous Metals Co., Ltd. (China mainland), PowerX Ltd. (Rwanda), and TANIOBIS GmbH (Germany). Labels: Source-linked, Low ###### Apple publishes an annual public Smelter and Refiner List, as of December 31 of the reporting year, which nam… Id: claim_dc4d3e9ae4c990203fc0d17b Parent: claim_2a119c3a71f0077ee5aed6f1 Depth: 4 Apple publishes an annual public Smelter and Refiner List, as of December 31 of the reporting year, which names facilities for 3TG, cobalt, and lithium, along with their country/region. Labels: Source-linked, Medium ###### The iPhone 16e dropped mmWave capability in the US, a feature that Qualcomm-modem iPhones previously had, rep… Id: claim_e9f36cd0564709ba9516555a Parent: claim_15cdb1991835f9a18205d117 Depth: 4 The iPhone 16e dropped mmWave capability in the US, a feature that Qualcomm-modem iPhones previously had, representing a concrete technical regression of the first in-house modem generation. Labels: Source-linked, High ###### The Qualcomm–Apple modem relationship survived a global legal war, with the two companies settling all litiga… Id: claim_f0e7203b34b53232c3f3c2df Parent: claim_15cdb1991835f9a18205d117 Depth: 4 The Qualcomm–Apple modem relationship survived a global legal war, with the two companies settling all litigation in April 2019. Labels: Source-linked, Medium ###### Researchers and journalists reviewing samples from the World Leaks group found apparent Apple component speci… Id: claim_fd5816291b8545af973e3f68 Parent: claim_773310fd7d54ccd8e6d17ea6 Depth: 4 Researchers and journalists reviewing samples from the World Leaks group found apparent Apple component specifications and Tesla manufacturing documents. Labels: Inferred, High ###### Pegatron Corporation (with Asuspower Investment) retains a minority stake of approximately 40%, which will re… Id: claim_04d04d53c861fdf43a2f5f3f Parent: claim_62ee96436cb5a32f9f147dd6 Depth: 5 Pegatron Corporation (with Asuspower Investment) retains a minority stake of approximately 40%, which will reduce to 20% after the subsequent tranche. Labels: Inferred, Medium ###### No public Apple statement or exhaustive historical register formally certifies the “first Indian-headquartere… Id: claim_07d2d12b900257a58cf715a4 Parent: claim_53b8f99f0f73eabe90074a10 Depth: 5 No public Apple statement or exhaustive historical register formally certifies the “first Indian-headquartered” superlative for Tata Electronics. Labels: Source-linked, Medium ###### The acquisition structure involves an initial 60% acquisition by Tata Electronics via share subscription, wit… Id: claim_20e9c01c004a0d45ceaaf6dc Parent: claim_62ee96436cb5a32f9f147dd6 Depth: 5 The acquisition structure involves an initial 60% acquisition by Tata Electronics via share subscription, with a subsequent tranche planned to reach 80%. Labels: Source-linked, Medium ###### Tata paid ₹1,650 crore for the 60% stake in Pegatron Technology India, according to later RoC filings. Id: claim_2392088e2160da250a8a952f Parent: claim_62ee96436cb5a32f9f147dd6 Depth: 5 Tata paid ₹1,650 crore for the 60% stake in Pegatron Technology India, according to later RoC filings. Labels: Inferred, Medium ###### The FY2024 filing explicitly describes Wistron India’s business as “Final Assembly Test and Packaging of hand… Id: claim_337708d411b93a0478fb3917 Parent: claim_53b8f99f0f73eabe90074a10 Depth: 5 The FY2024 filing explicitly describes Wistron India’s business as “Final Assembly Test and Packaging of handsets.” Labels: Source-linked, High ###### The acquisition date of March 18, 2024, provides the strongest public documentary basis for classifying Tata… Id: claim_46987b5cafa45b8768f80472 Parent: claim_53b8f99f0f73eabe90074a10 Depth: 5 The acquisition date of March 18, 2024, provides the strongest public documentary basis for classifying Tata as an iPhone assembler, rather than merely an iPhone-parts supplier. Labels: Source-linked, High ###### The former Pegatron India MD stepped down from the executive role but remained a director after the acquisiti… Id: claim_646db62a98059e5236806c37 Parent: claim_62ee96436cb5a32f9f147dd6 Depth: 5 The former Pegatron India MD stepped down from the executive role but remained a director after the acquisition. Labels: Inferred, Medium ###### The notice for the combination between Tata Electronics and Pegatron Technology India was filed on November 1… Id: claim_665f2fca830c56da46919e07 Parent: claim_62ee96436cb5a32f9f147dd6 Depth: 5 The notice for the combination between Tata Electronics and Pegatron Technology India was filed on November 14, 2024. Labels: Source-linked, Medium ###### Wistron estimated the price of the proposed transaction with Tata Electronics at US$125 million at the Octobe… Id: claim_6a28c438ddcdb3fa2a53a151 Parent: claim_53b8f99f0f73eabe90074a10 Depth: 5 Wistron estimated the price of the proposed transaction with Tata Electronics at US$125 million at the October 27, 2023, stage, and stated it still required agreements, filings, and regulatory approvals. Labels: Source-linked, High ###### Claims that Tata definitively “became” an iPhone assembler in October 2023 compress an announced transaction… Id: claim_6b577d61058b6a819a2e974c Parent: claim_53b8f99f0f73eabe90074a10 Depth: 5 Claims that Tata definitively “became” an iPhone assembler in October 2023 compress an announced transaction and its later legal completion into one event. Labels: Source-linked, High ###### Tata became the first Indian-controlled iPhone assembler primarily by changing the ownership and control of e… Id: claim_79021e5a6c4a6efbda94e9ec Parent: claim_53b8f99f0f73eabe90074a10 Depth: 5 Tata became the first Indian-controlled iPhone assembler primarily by changing the ownership and control of established capacity, rather than through an indigenous greenfield assembly launch. Labels: Source-linked, High ###### Reuters reported on November 17, 2024, that Tata had sealed the deal for a majority stake in Pegatron's India… Id: claim_7e62844f6d9ee7b0eb82a9a5 Parent: claim_62ee96436cb5a32f9f147dd6 Depth: 5 Reuters reported on November 17, 2024, that Tata had sealed the deal for a majority stake in Pegatron's Indian iPhone plant. Labels: Source-linked, Medium ###### Pegatron Corporation continues to provide technical support while Tata Electronics runs the daily operations… Id: claim_81055f25f353035cfc5476c7 Parent: claim_62ee96436cb5a32f9f147dd6 Depth: 5 Pegatron Corporation continues to provide technical support while Tata Electronics runs the daily operations of the acquired entity. Labels: Source-linked, Medium ###### TEL Components Pvt Ltd was a Tata wholly-owned greenfield EMS subsidiary that was setting up operations. Id: claim_9e193943af36af47a4a9e2d6 Parent: claim_62ee96436cb5a32f9f147dd6 Depth: 5 TEL Components Pvt Ltd was a Tata wholly-owned greenfield EMS subsidiary that was setting up operations. Labels: Inferred, Medium ###### The arrangement between Tata Electronics and Pegatron is a joint-venture-style arrangement, not a full buyout… Id: claim_9e589948f21cc00742f75e10 Parent: claim_62ee96436cb5a32f9f147dd6 Depth: 5 The arrangement between Tata Electronics and Pegatron is a joint-venture-style arrangement, not a full buyout like the earlier Wistron deal. Labels: Source-linked, Medium ###### On October 27, 2023, Wistron’s board authorized its subsidiaries to sign a share-purchase agreement with Tata… Id: claim_a20cfabb6b0b72b102dc3154 Parent: claim_53b8f99f0f73eabe90074a10 Depth: 5 On October 27, 2023, Wistron’s board authorized its subsidiaries to sign a share-purchase agreement with Tata Electronics. Labels: Source-linked, High ###### Pegatron Technology India was rebranded as Tata Electronics Products and Solutions Private Limited after the… Id: claim_a6b8f28088f88fd86a018708 Parent: claim_62ee96436cb5a32f9f147dd6 Depth: 5 Pegatron Technology India was rebranded as Tata Electronics Products and Solutions Private Limited after the acquisition. Labels: Source-linked, Medium ###### Tata Electronics announced the acquisition of a controlling 60% stake in Pegatron Technology India Private Li… Id: claim_c67d80b06661eb76dceb848a Parent: claim_62ee96436cb5a32f9f147dd6 Depth: 5 Tata Electronics announced the acquisition of a controlling 60% stake in Pegatron Technology India Private Limited on January 24, 2025. Labels: Source-linked, Medium ###### A Binding Term Sheet for the acquisition was dated September 23, 2024. Id: claim_d1c1c0d55529a95160c22946 Parent: claim_62ee96436cb5a32f9f147dd6 Depth: 5 A Binding Term Sheet for the acquisition was dated September 23, 2024. Labels: Inferred, Medium ###### The Competition Commission of India (CCI) approved the combination involving Tata Electronics and Pegatron Te… Id: claim_d398d923f8f70e21cb9aede4 Parent: claim_62ee96436cb5a32f9f147dd6 Depth: 5 The Competition Commission of India (CCI) approved the combination involving Tata Electronics and Pegatron Technology India on January 7, 2025. Labels: Source-linked, Medium ###### Tata was not India’s first iPhone assembler; Wistron assembled the first batch of iPhone SE units in Bengalur… Id: claim_ddb6b1502f59324c04a2ef95 Parent: claim_53b8f99f0f73eabe90074a10 Depth: 5 Tata was not India’s first iPhone assembler; Wistron assembled the first batch of iPhone SE units in Bengaluru in May 2017. Labels: Source-linked, High ###### The company acquired by Tata was incorporated by the Wistron group in 2017 and already operated an electronic… Id: claim_e1d71bd5ef176d959b8197c8 Parent: claim_53b8f99f0f73eabe90074a10 Depth: 5 The company acquired by Tata was incorporated by the Wistron group in 2017 and already operated an electronics-manufacturing-services plant in Karnataka before Tata acquired it. Labels: Source-linked, High ###### The reported figures of US$130.8 million and ₹1,077.76 crore are more precise than the frequently reported pr… Id: claim_e2f1232faba56333ef410dca Parent: claim_53b8f99f0f73eabe90074a10 Depth: 5 The reported figures of US$130.8 million and ₹1,077.76 crore are more precise than the frequently reported preliminary US$125 million price for the acquisition. Labels: Inferred, High ###### Tata executives, including CEO Randhir Thakur, joined the board of the rebranded Pegatron Technology India. Id: claim_e5ab38535aec0800579de9aa Parent: claim_62ee96436cb5a32f9f147dd6 Depth: 5 Tata executives, including CEO Randhir Thakur, joined the board of the rebranded Pegatron Technology India. Labels: Source-linked, Medium ###### The transaction included the transfer of the business undertaking of TEL Components Pvt Ltd to Pegatron India… Id: claim_eaf33f13417cb8b8dd4e1972 Parent: claim_62ee96436cb5a32f9f147dd6 Depth: 5 The transaction included the transfer of the business undertaking of TEL Components Pvt Ltd to Pegatron India around the date of the initial 60% infusion. Labels: Source-linked, Medium ###### Tata Sons reported a total purchase consideration of ₹1,077.76 crore for the acquisition, with ₹808.90 crore… Id: claim_f0188f6cff8355f38ed3033b Parent: claim_53b8f99f0f73eabe90074a10 Depth: 5 Tata Sons reported a total purchase consideration of ₹1,077.76 crore for the acquisition, with ₹808.90 crore paid and ₹268.86 crore remaining payable as of March 31, 2024. Labels: Source-linked, High ###### No price for the acquisition was disclosed at the time of the announcement. Id: claim_f77e9e59fd19dabc74f07360 Parent: claim_62ee96436cb5a32f9f147dd6 Depth: 5 No price for the acquisition was disclosed at the time of the announcement. Labels: Inferred, Medium