Sony change could leave Samsung as the only global Android OEM still doing it all

Companies opting to use third-party partners to manufacture their smartphones isn’t a new concept. Apple and Google design their devices, but outsource construction to different companies. Outsourcing saves money by leveraging lower labor costs. It also means lower overhead, because companies like Google and Apple aren’t responsible for the physical plant costs or logistics. It also means production can be scaled rapidly, an advantage for companies that require high volumes.