Apple will now make all iPhone glass in the US
Apple just dropped $2.5 billion into its long-time partner Corning to make every single iPhone and Apple Watch cover glass in Kentucky—yep, all of it will now be made in the US for the first time ever.
This move will triple production at Corning's Harrodsburg plant, turning it into the world's biggest smartphone glass facility and increasing the workforce by about 50%, bringing total employment at the plant to at least 500, all focused on Apple devices.
Apple is investing in US manufacturing
Corning's getting a new Innovation Center at the same site, bringing together engineers and scientists to push what glass can do next for your gadgets.
It's all part of Apple's investment plan aiming to boost skilled jobs and keep tech manufacturing strong at home—a win for both local workers and anyone who loves their phone screens tough.