Apple(US:AAPL) Tai Mei Ti A P P·2025-06-17 03:37Group 1 - Trump Group announced the launch of a mobile service called "Trump Mobile" and a new smartphone priced at $499, aimed to commemorate the 10th anniversary of Trump's presidential campaign announcement [1] - The mobile service offers a $47.45 monthly 5G plan with unlimited calls, texts, and data, along with roadside assistance and telehealth benefits, claiming coverage comparable to the top three U.S. carriers [1] - The new smartphone, named "T1," features a gold metal casing, runs on Android 15, and includes specifications such as a 6.8-inch AMOLED screen, 16MP selfie camera, 50MP main camera, 12GB RAM, and 256GB storage, with a planned release in August [1] Group 2 - Eric Trump stated that the new phone and service align with his father's policies to promote American manufacturing and jobs, indicating a competitive stance against Apple [2] - Trump has previously pressured Apple to move its manufacturing from China and India back to the U.S., threatening tariffs if they do not comply [4] - Apple has a well-established supply chain in China, with over 80% of its suppliers based there, making it challenging for the company to shift production back to the U.S. [5] Group 3 - Only one company, Purism, currently produces smartphones in the U.S., with its Liberty phone priced at $1999, highlighting the difficulty of manufacturing at a lower price point domestically [6] - Eric Trump hinted that initial production of the phones may not occur in the U.S., but ultimately all phones are expected to be manufactured domestically [6] - Trump Group's business portfolio includes real estate, hotels, social media, cryptocurrency investments, and now mobile telecommunications services [6]