5G 'iPhone 12' on track for fall launch, says Foxconn

Foxconn has told investors that the upcoming "iPhone 12" will be ready for its rumored fall release date in a private call it held with Goldman Sachs.

Amber Neely 6 years ago 5

'iPhone 12' at less risk of late release than future products because of coronavirus

A new report into Foxconn's financial situation suggests that it isn't the "iPhone 12" at risk for a later than expected release, but Apple products currently in development for future years will be affected by the COVID-19 outbreak the most.

William Gallagher 6 years ago 1

India's coronavirus lockdown to affect Apple's iPhone XR production

Apple's major supplier Foxconn makes the iPhone XR in Chennai, which is an area that is now subject to India's COVID-19 lockdown.

William Gallagher 6 years ago 6

Foxconn's return to normal production 'exceeded expectations,' founder says

Foxconn's return to full production has "exceeded expectations" after extended coronavirus disruptions, founder Terry Gou said on Thursday.

Mike Peterson 6 years ago 6

Foxconn endures biggest revenue drop in 7 years because of coronavirus

The coronavirus outbreak has made an impact on Foxconn's finances with the iPhone assembly partner enduring its biggest year-on-year drop in revenue for a month in a seven-year period due to the virus affecting its production pipeline.

Malcolm Owen 6 years ago 2

Foxconn plans to resume normal production by end of March

Apple supplier Foxconn says that it will return to regular operation by the end of the month after the closures caused by the coronavirus, and also that over half of its usual seasonal workers have already returned to work.

William Gallagher 6 years ago 1

Coronavirus troubles underscore Apple's reliance on China

The COVID-19 outbreak has made it clear just how dependent Apple is on its supply chain in China, despite efforts to diversify where its products are made.

Mike Peterson 6 years ago 17

Foxconn incentivizes employees to return to assembly plants in China

In an effort to combat low employee turnout, Foxconn has begun providing incentives for workers to return to assembly plants in Shenzhen and Chengzhou, China.

Amber Neely 6 years ago 6

Apple Stores, Foxconn 'cautiously' trying to return to normal in China

At the same time that Apple takes tentative steps to reopen all of its retail stores in China, the company's main iPhone assembler Foxconn has announced that it will be "cautiously" resuming production in its main iPhone manufacturing plants.

William Gallagher 6 years ago 3

iPhone supply delays could extend into April as suppliers battle coronavirus

Apple's coronavirus-related supply chain issues will be a problem for the company long into April, a report claims, as despite efforts from assembly partners, supplies of the iPhone may be constrained for some time to come.

Malcolm Owen 6 years ago 4

Foxconn refutes report on China factory restart timeline

Foxconn on Wednesday invalidated a report that claimed the company plans to reopen a significant portion of its Chinese production force in February, though the firm failed to set the record straight with an official timeline.

Mikey Campbell 6 years ago 1

How Apple is being affected by the coronavirus so far

The coronavirus continues to spread through China, leaving many businesses and factories closed throughout affected areas. Here's how Apple and Foxconn have been impacted so far.

Wesley Hilliard 6 years ago 4

Foxconn looks to restart half of China production facilities by end of February

Apple partner Foxconn is reportedly working to return its China-based production capabilities to half strength by the end of February, a move that would bring vital supply lines back to life after being shut down due to the coronavirus outbreak.

Mikey Campbell 6 years ago 5

Foxconn iPhone plant at Zhenghzou reopens with 10% of workforce

Apple supplier Foxconn is said to have reopened Zhenghzou, its most critical iPhone production plant, but only a tenth of the workforce has returned.

William Gallagher 6 years ago 29

Coronavirus may halve China's first-quarter smartphone sales

Research into both the manufacturing and retail impact of the outbreak claim that closed stores and delayed launches will reduce smartphone sales in China by as much as 50% for the first quarter.

William Gallagher 6 years ago 3

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