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flag Apple partners with BYD in Vietnam to make a new AI-powered HomePod hub and a 2027 robot, amid shift from China.

flag Apple is expanding manufacturing in Vietnam with Chinese EV maker BYD to produce a new screen-equipped HomePod hub and a mobile AI robot launching in 2027, part of a broader shift away from China amid geopolitical tensions and trade risks. flag The HomePod hub, delayed to spring 2026, will feature a FaceTime camera, user recognition, and AI-powered Siri with web-based answers. flag BYD will handle final assembly, testing, and packaging, supporting expanded iPad production in Vietnam. flag Despite the move, products face a 20% U.S. tariff under current trade policy. flag Apple is also developing a security camera and exploring robotics, aiming for a $350 price point for the hub.

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