Apple iPhone assembler Foxconn says order fluctuations will have 'limited impact'

Apple's primary assembly partner Foxconn has issued a vague statement, suggesting that the company is expecting fortunes to improve when Apple launches its 2019 iPhones.

William Gallagher 7 years ago 2

Foxconn sees profits fall on demand from Apple & other clients

Foxconn saw sales rise year-over-year in the March quarter by 2.5 percent, but profits fall 17.7 percent, in what's believed to be a sign of lowered demand among major clients beyond just Apple.

Roger Fingas 7 years ago 4

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Victor Marks 7 years ago 1

Small-town Wisconsin suffering under weight of Foxconn deal, with CEO headed to White House

There's no sign yet of Foxconn's $10 billion plant, or the 13,000 local jobs it was supposed to provide, but wide swaths of Wisconsin's Mount Pleasant town have been very nearly totally demolished in preparation for the promised factory.

William Gallagher 7 years ago 25

Foxconn increasing development of microLED to gain future iPhone display orders

A future version of the iPhone could use microLED technology for its display, with a supply chain report suggesting that manufacturing partner Foxconn is trying to gain orders from Apple for a future iPhone using the bright and high resolution technology.

Malcolm Owen 7 years ago 6

Foxconn and Wisconsin renegotiate factory agreement, future of project uncertain [u]

According to a letter Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers sent to Foxconn executive Louis Woo, the state is renegotiating a deal that promised the Taiwan-based company incentives in return for building a massive manufacturing and R&D facility in the region.

Mikey Campbell 7 years ago 15

Apple supplier Foxconn says it remains committed to Wisconsin project despite delays

Foxconn has responded to recent criticisms of its missed deadlines in Wisconsin, and says that it is in the state for the long haul and will eventually hit its targets.

William Gallagher 7 years ago 5

Wisconsin governor wants to renegotiate Foxconn deal, says promised jobs unlikely

Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers is calling for the state to renegotiate its deal with Foxconn, arguing that the Taiwan-based manufacturer has broken its end of the agreement and won't be able to create the 13,000 jobs it once promised.

Roger Fingas 7 years ago 71

Foxconn chairman Terry Gou declares run for presidency of Taiwan

Foxconn's chairman, Terry Gou, said on Wednesday that he's running to become President of Taiwan, a move that could trigger political and economic waves including at Apple.

Roger Fingas 7 years ago 6

Foxconn confirms that mass production of the iPhone will begin in India soon

Foxconn CEO Terry Gou has positively affirmed that the company will start up its production lines for the iPhone in India, but which models will be built there isn't clear.

Mike Wuerthele 7 years ago 1

Foxconn CEO Terry Gou stepping down later in 2019

Long-time Foxconn CEO Terry Gou has announced that he will step down from his post as the head of Apple's largest manufacturing partners.

Mike Wuerthele 7 years ago 5

Foxconn's assembly of iPhone X in India to start in July

Foxconn will be commencing commercial production of the iPhone X in India from July, according to a report, with manufacturing of the high-specification model following the iPhone SE, iPhone 6S, and iPhone 7 in being assembled for the local market to save on import fees.

Malcolm Owen 7 years ago 4

Foxconn's Wisconsin presence 'a bunch of empty buildings,' far behind targets

Foxconn's vaunted Wisconsin facilities, backed by U.S. President Donald Trump, have so far amounted to "a bunch of empty buildings and a lot of questions," an investigation indicates.

Roger Fingas 7 years ago 43

Trial run of iPhone X manufacturing set to begin in India

India manufacture may soon not be limited to just the low-end of the iPhone line, as Foxconn appears ready to start manufacturing the iPhone X at its Chennai facility.

Mike Wuerthele 7 years ago 6

Apple assembler Foxconn sees Q4 profits drop 12.6 percent on weak iPhone sales

Apple's core assembly partner, Foxconn, saw net profits drop 12.6 percent in the fourth quarter, a figure almost certainly linked to declining iPhone sales.

Roger Fingas 7 years ago 4

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