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- By Mitja Rutnik•25 seconds ago•0•Ryan Haines / Android AuthorityConsidering that Google and Apple are fierce rivals, most people are surprised to learn that Pixels and iPhones are actually made by the same company.
- While it may seem weird, it’s actually common practice in the world of not only smartphones but electronics in general. But who is this mysterious company behind your favorite smartphone, why do both Apple and Google use it, and which other companies are also on its client list?
- Did you know Pixels and iPhones are assembled by the same company?0 votesYesNaN%NoNaN%First things first: What does “made by” really meanRyan Haines / Android AuthorityBefore we get into all the details about the company behind Pixels and iPhones, we first need to clarify how smartphones are actually made and what the word “made by” really means in the context of this post, just to clear some of the confusion. Making a smartphone is quite the process, and neither Google nor Apple has its own factories set up.
- Instead, they hire specialized companies that offer Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS).
- These companies provide the service of physically assembling electronic products and are commonly referred to as assembly partners in the tech industry. An EMS company like this usually doesn’t manufacture anything under its own brand (though there are exceptions).
