On February 24th, reports surfaced indicating that Apple had unveiled plans to broaden the scope of its factory operations in Houston, USA. Notably, the Mac mini is slated to be manufactured domestically for the first time in the near future. Concurrently, Apple will ramp up the production of sophisticated AI servers at this facility and intends to roll out practical training programs at the newly established advanced manufacturing hub later this year. This strategic move is anticipated to generate thousands of job opportunities in Houston. Apple's CEO, Tim Cook, emphasized Apple's dedication to fostering the growth of the US manufacturing sector and proudly disclosed a substantial expansion of its Houston operations later this year, centered around the Mac mini production initiative. Furthermore, Apple projects to acquire more than 100 million advanced chips from TSMC's Arizona plant by 2026, signifying a notable surge from the 2025 figures.