The Indian supply chain was hacked, and the design of Apple's iPhone 18 Pro, scheduled to be released in the second half of the year, has been leaked. Real device photos and information about the parts supply chain are currently spreading on the dark web.
According to Reuters and IT news outlets on the 2nd, the ransomware group World Leaks stole Apple-related documents from Tata Electronics in India, including core components of the iPhone 18 Pro, parts supply chain information, internal photos, and videos.
The leaked documents also included videos and photos of a real iPhone 18 Pro used in a drop test conducted by Tata. This is the first time that an iPhone prototype has been clearly revealed before its release in about 16 years. Previously, in June 2010, an iPhone 4 prototype was left at a bar by an Apple employee and disassembled photos were even released.
Apple is known for meticulously hiding information related to its parts supply chain. Supply chain information is a factor that affects negotiating power and competitive advantage against competitors.
The problem is that the trust relationship between Apple and India has been damaged. Recently, Apple has been expanding its production base in India to reduce its dependence on China. However, this leak incident is expected to damage the trust relationship between the two sides.
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