Apple limits AirDrop in China, to cut use for protests

An unannounced change to AirDrop for users in China means Apple's iOS feature will no longer be as useful to protesters potentially sharing anti-government materials.

William Gallagher 3 years ago 0

COVID iPhone delays won't destroy demand, but push it to 2023

Apple's reduction in iPhone 14 production at Foxconn's Zhengzhou factory will hit revenue for the holiday quarter, says Morgan Stanley, but it also presents an opportunity for investors to "buy the dip."

Malcolm Owen 3 years ago 0

Apple is the most profitable company in China

Apple has grown so much in China over the last two years that its regional operating profit far exceeds the country's native tech giants, fueled by extensive diplomatic efforts.

Malcolm Owen 3 years ago 2

Wedbush: iPhone factory's COVID issues not a reason to sell Apple stock

Despite COVID-related supply chain issues and Apple warning of lower shipments of the iPhone 14 Pro, Wedbush insists that investors should maintain their holding in Apple.

Malcolm Owen 3 years ago 2

Apple breaks silence on iPhone 14 Pro impact from COVID

Apple has finally confirmed that the Foxconn assembly facility in Zhengzhou, China responsible for iPhone 14 Pro production has reduced its output following a regional COVID-19 outbreak.

Malcolm Owen 3 years ago 29

Foxconn to dodge China lockdown, move iPhone production to India

Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo claims that Foxconn is to step up its iPhone production in India, specifically to overcome delays caused by China's COVID lockdowns.

William Gallagher 3 years ago 6

China imposes new week-long lockdown on Foxconn over COVID-19

China has ordered a seven-day lockdown in Zhengzhou, home to a major Foxconn factory, after a COVID-19 outbreak swept through the industrial park.

Andrew Orr 3 years ago 1

Foxconn quadruples bonuses to keep staff at COVID-hit iPhone factory

In the wake of reports of employees fleeing Foxconn's biggest iPhone factory, the assembly partner has significantly raised pay for staff who are choosing to accept the closed-loop measures during a COVID outbreak.

Malcolm Owen 3 years ago 1

Workers flee Foxconn's COVID-hit iPhone factory over poor conditions

Workers at Foxconn's major iPhone factory in Zhengzhou, China are choosing to leave the facility currently operating as a closed-loop during a COVID outbreak, with social media showing employees traveling home instead of staying.

Malcolm Owen 3 years ago 13

Foxconn delays reducing iPhone plant production plan over Covid-19 outbreak

A COVID-19 outbreak at Foxconn's main iPhone assembly plant has forced it to change plans to seasonally reduce production, postponing the slowdown while it deals with closed-loop production changes.

Malcolm Owen 3 years ago 1

iPhone growth in China outstrips declining smartphone market by a large margin

Market analysis shows the biggest smartphone vendors in China saw steep year-over-year declines in Q3 2022, while Apple's iPhone shipments grew by 36%.

Wesley Hilliard 3 years ago 3

Covid-19 sweeping through Foxconn's main iPhone factory

Despite enhanced precautions and frequent screening for COVID prevention, Foxconn's main iPhone production facility is dealing with an outbreak.

Andrew Orr 3 years ago 0

Apple bows to pressure, drops plan to buy Chinese memory chips

Following increased US export controls against working with Chinese companies, Apple has halted plans to use YMTC chips in the iPhone.

William Gallagher 3 years ago 40

TSMC getting exemption from strict US tech export laws

Right after the company recorded record profits, mostly generated by iPhone processor production, Apple chip partner TSMC has also announced that it has been granted an exemption from new US laws prohibiting high-tech manufacturing gear exports to China.

William Gallagher 3 years ago 3

If China invades Taiwan, some US officials want to bomb TSMC

Some US officials suggested that destroying TSMC facilities would be more desirable than China getting access to semiconductor production, but Taiwanese officials state that won't be necessary.

Wesley Hilliard 3 years ago 0

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