MacBook Air refresh could ship 7M units by end of 2022, says Kuo

Apple's update to the MacBook Air could ship between 6 and 7 million units in the second half of 2022, according to TF Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, who also believes the color range for the model won't be as expansive as previously claimed.

Malcolm Owen 4 years ago 4

Quanta MacBook factory workers riot over conditions for second time

Following a previous protest over China coronavirus lockdown conditions, workers at the Quanta MacBook Pro plant in Shanghai have again rioted.

William Gallagher 4 years ago 6

MacBook Pro plant workers riot over China COVID lockdown

Workers at the Quanta factory in Shanghai have clashed with authorities over China's strict coronavirus measures, with hundreds of employees surging over barriers and shoving past security guards.

William Gallagher 4 years ago 9

Chinese lockdowns impacting MacBook Pro supply, iPhone SE unaffected, analyst says

Apple's high-end MacBook Pro models appear to be affected by lockdowns in key Chinese manufacturing cities, while stock of the iPhone SE doesn't appear to be impacted yet.

Mike Peterson 4 years ago 0

Apple assembly partners shutter factories amid Shanghai, Kunshan lockdowns

Strict Covid-19 lockdowns in China are affecting more operations in Apple's supply chain, including key manufacturers of iPhone, iPad, and MacBook models.

Mike Peterson 4 years ago 1

MacBook Pro repair experts benefit from stolen Quanta documents

Hacking group REvil's stolen MacBook Pro schematics are now being circulated among repair professionals, who say the information is helping them recover lost data.

William Gallagher 5 years ago 11

Stolen Quanta documents show MacBook Pro with SD card slot, MagSafe

Schematics stolen from Apple supplier Quanta Computer by ransomware gang REvil seemingly confirm that MagSafe, an SD card slot, and HDMI will be coming to a future MacBook Pro.

Mike Peterson 5 years ago 64

Ransomware group attempts to extort Apple with supposed leaks from supplier Quanta

In an attempt to capitalize on the timing of Apple's "Spring Forward" event on Tuesday, a ransomware group posted on the dark web claiming it has obtained stolen schematics for upcoming products from Apple supply partner Quanta Computer.

Neil Hughes 5 years ago 5

Apple accused of allowing suppliers to break Chinese labor laws

China's 2014 labor laws are allegedly still being ignored by suppliers, and Apple has reportedly ignored the issue rather than accept extra costs and delays to iPhone launches.

William Gallagher 5 years ago 21

Apple said to partner with Valve to make AR headset

A report claims that Apple is working with game distributor Valve for the development of an Augmented Reality head-mounted display, which may be released in the second half of 2020.

William Gallagher 6 years ago 24

Production of Apple's 16-inch MacBook Pro has supposedly begun

The 16-inch version of the MacBook Pro has reportedly entered production, with the new model being constructed by Quanta right now, with the potential to be launched by the end of October or very early November.

Malcolm Owen 6 years ago 36

AirPods, Apple Watch, MacBook supply chain partners expecting mixed fortunes from 2019 lineup

Firms in Apple's supply chain for MacBooks, AirPods, and the Apple Watch are anticipating mixed fortunes for 2019, with variations to the level of production anticipated across all three product ranges due to Apple's own strategies and anticipation for new models.

Malcolm Owen 7 years ago 2

Apple Watch reportedly assembled by illegal high school labor, Apple investigating

Apple is undertaking an in-house investigation into allegations one of the company's manufacturing partners — Quanta — has been hiring high school students to build Apple Watches in China.

Roger Fingas 7 years ago 28

Quanta rumored to be building new 'inexpensive' MacBooks in Dec. quarter

Frequent Apple partner Quanta should soon see a surge in orders thanks to "new inexpensive notebooks" from the former, a report claimed on Monday.

Roger Fingas 7 years ago 19

Apple apparently shifting more MacBook orders to Foxconn with no plans for a major update in 2018

In a report from DigiTimes alleging Apple is sending more of its MacBook Pro orders to assembly partner Foxconn, it is also suggests Apple is not planning a major update to the notebook line in 2018 at all, though the claim does not completely discount potential changes to the line altogether.

Malcolm Owen 8 years ago 25

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