In a plot twist that would make Michael Bay proud, Apple is reportedly holding out for robotic arms to start cranking out iPhones right here in the US. Yes, you heard that right—Tim Cook is waiting for some high-tech metal appendages to do the heavy lifting so he can say goodbye to overseas manufacturing.
According to Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, who probably deserves a medal for getting an exclusive out of Cook, the Apple CEO was pretty clear: without the precision of these robotic arms, the dreams of US-built iPhones remain just that—dreams.
And let’s be honest, with Apple’s history of outsourcing, this sounds like a plot straight out of a sci-fi movie. We could hear the robotic arms humming away as they flawlessly assemble devices while human workers sip lattes in the break room. Ah, modern technology!
So, what’s holding things up? Apparently, it’s all about scale and precision. Cook is waiting for that magical moment when these robotic marvels can handle the job perfectly. And when that day comes? Watch out, my friends—American iPhones are coming, complete with all the bells and whistles, and maybe a shiny new robotic assistant to boot!
Until then, you might want to hold off on that new iPhone purchase. Who knows? It might just have a robot’s fingerprints on it instead of a factory worker’s!
What do you think? Are we ready for the age of robot-made iPhones? Or should we just stick to good ol’ human craftsmanship?
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