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With an official unveiling expected this month, Apple is said to be currently building "iPad mini" units at a Foxconn factory in Brazil.
Citing an unnamed source, Japanese blog Macotakara reported on Monday that production of the iPad mini is currently underway at a Brazilian factory. It was not known whether units were also being built in China, where most of Apple's devices are assembled.
The source also reportedly said that the final production unit does not have a microphone hole on the back side of the case. The new iPhone 5 added a microphone between the rear-facing camera and flash on the back of the unit, and mockups of Apple's smaller iPad also showed a rear mic.
Monday's report didn't identify Foxconn by name, but the company is responsible for assembling the majority of Apple's products, and opened a new factory in Brazil earlier this year.
Rumors first surfaced in July that Apple would produce its 7.85-inch iPad at a Foxconn factory in Brazil starting in September. The same website reported over the summer that production would begin in time for a fall launch.
The latest report continues a flurry of iPad mini related news that has surfaced on Monday. Earlier reports pegged a possible Oct. 17 event to unveil the anticipated device, while a mockup of the rumored product was compared to a Google Nexus 7 and an Amazon Kindle Fire HD.
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Let those conveyor belts roll .... Oh yeah ...
The fence is designed to keep people in. The top of the fence is tilted inwards. If it was designed to keep people out then the top would be tilted outwards. They don't want workers trying to escape with the new iPad Mini.
The fence is designed to keep people in. The top of the fence is tilted inwards. If it was designed to keep people out then the top would be tilted outwards. They don't want workers trying to escape wit the new iPad Mini.
With all of the leaks happening, I would suggest that Foxconn installs machine guard towers at crucial points in and around their factories. They should also thoroughly search everybody entering and leaving the premises.
Thieves and criminals should know that if you try to steal Apple products, then you might end up in deep shit. That might make them think twice before stealing.
[quote name="digitalclips" url="/t/153047/rumor-ipad-mini-production-now-underway-in-brazil#post_2202785"]Let those conveyor belts roll .... Oh yeah ...[/quote] Put me down for two.
[quote name="tylerk36" url="/t/153047/rumor-ipad-mini-production-now-underway-in-brazil#post_2202786"]The fence is designed to keep people in. The top of the fence is tilted inwards. If it was designed to keep people out then the top would be tilted outwards. They don't want workers trying to escape with the new iPad Mini. [/quote] Have you ever looked at razor wire up close? It doesn't matter which way it's tilted, going over it will suck no matter what.....