Take a peek into Apple's efforts to bring Mac mini assembly and chip fabrication stateside

Apple is working to bring more manufacturing to the United States, including chip fabrication and Mac mini assembly, but it's a slow-moving project.

Wesley Hilliard 3 months ago 4

Low-cost MacBook on track for spring release, and $750 price

While the rumor mill has missed most of its guesses about the MacBook Pro release so far, it apparently feels confident about predictions for a low-cost MacBook coming in the spring.

Mike Wuerthele 3 months ago 9

India has exported $50 billion worth of iPhones in five years

Local tax incentives plus Apple's moves to reduce the impact of US tariffs mean India's growing iPhone production has crossed a milestone.

William Gallagher 4 months ago 2

iPhone assembly is shifting to India, but Chinese workers still face long hours for low pay

A new report into iPhone manufacturer Foxconn's operations in China claims it is still using more temporary staff than the law allows — but also that the Chinese efforts are losing out to India.

William Gallagher 6 months ago 1

Foxconn plans to expand AirPods production in India

More AirPods will be produced in India in the future, as Apple supply chain partner Foxconn plans to increase the size of its personal audio manufacturing capacity in the country.

Malcolm Owen 7 months ago 0

Apple's expensive iPhone Fold hinge could be cheaper than expected

The way the hinge of the iPhone Fold is constructed could save Apple a lot when it produces its long-rumored foldable device, with analyst Ming-Chi Kuo expecting the cost to be about $20 to $40 lower than current expectations.

Malcolm Owen 7 months ago 4

iPhones still allegedly being made in China under sweatshop conditions

A Chinese labor organization has again accused Apple of allowing long hours, discrimination, and delayed pay at Foxconn's main iPhone factory.

William Gallagher 8 months ago 5

iPhone 17 countdown begins as Foxconn ramps up factory hiring in China

Apple's biggest iPhone factory is swelling with new workers as Foxconn throws money at recruits to keep production on track for the iPhone 17.

Andrew Orr 9 months ago 0

Apple upping iPhone 17 production in India to dance around China tariffs

Apple's plan to reduce tariffs it needs to pay exporting from China is to build all four launch iPhone 17 models in India, including the iPhone 17 Pro.

Mike Wuerthele 9 months ago 0

Chikungunya virus not a threat to Apple's Chinese supply chain

There's another virus spreading in China, but despite what you may have heard on social media, it is not airborne, is contained, and isn't comparable to the COVID-19 situation for Apple or the world yet.

Wesley Hilliard 9 months ago 0

Apple's longtime partner Foxconn investing big on AI infrastructure construction

Apple's main manufacturer Foxconn is betting big on the AI boom, teaming up with TECO to offer an all-in-one solution for building next-gen data centers.

Amber Neely 10 months ago 0

Apple partner Hon Hai suspends trading pending market-moving announcement

Two days before Apple earnings, the Taiwan Stock Exchange has suspended manufacturing partner Hon Hai stock trading ahead of an expected major announcement.

Malcolm Owen 10 months ago 0

iPhone 17 enters trial production in India

Foxconn India has begun early testing of manufacturing for the iPhone 17, ahead of mass production starting in time for a September launch.

William Gallagher 10 months ago 0

Foxconn mysteriously tells Chinese workers to quit India and return to China

Apple's expansion in India has hit an unexpected issue as hundreds of Chinese workers have been required to leave its iPhone manufacturer Foxconn's facilities in the country.

William Gallagher 11 months ago 5

Foxconn growing India iPhone manufacturing footprint with chassis factory

Expanding still further on its Indian manufacturing for Apple, Foxconn is reportedly looking to produce iPhone enclosures in the country.

William Gallagher 11 months ago 0

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