Rumor: Photos show Foxconn shipping pallets of 'iPhone 8' units to Apple in USA

A pair of photos from China claim to show pallets of "iPhone 8" units boxed up to be sent to Apple in America, ahead of next Tuesday's highly anticipated unveiling at the Steve Jobs Theater.

Neil Hughes 8 years ago 14

Apple & Qualcomm squabble, lay out early arguments in San Diego court hearing

Lawyers squared off in a San Diego federal court last Friday in an initial hearing of Apple's lawsuit against Qualcomm, with the latter standing accused of antitrust violations and breach of contract.

Roger Fingas 8 years ago 4

Tony Fadell-backed Keyssa partners with Foxconn, Samsung on fast new wireless data tech

A startup backed by iPod creator and Nest founder Tony Fadell is reportedly partnering with Samsung Electronics, Apple manufacturer Hon Hai/Foxconn, and other firms on a new short-range wireless data standard that could in some cases bypass the need for Wi-Fi or USB.

Roger Fingas 8 years ago 18

Apple assembly partner Foxconn reports disappointing quarter ahead of 'iPhone 8'

Hon Hai — better known as Foxconn — reported net income of just $589 million in the June quarter, missing analyst forecasts ahead of Apple's launch of the "iPhone 8" and "iPhone 7s" this fall.

Roger Fingas 8 years ago 10

Foxconn exec's social media post claims high rejection rate for 'iPhone 8' OLED screens

A social media posting by a known Foxconn executive claims that the supply chain for the "iPhone 8" is having difficulty with producing acceptable quantities of the OLED screen for the device, and is claiming a 40 percent defect rate because of custom cuts in the substrate that Apple is demanding for the device.

Mike Wuerthele 8 years ago 38

Tim Cook hints Apple will have 'Made in America' manufacturing fund news later this year

While Apple CEO Tim Cook didn't explicitly answer a question asking about three Apple plants in the U.S., he did note that there would be more announced "later in the year" about employment opportunities generated by Apple.

Mike Wuerthele 8 years ago 0

Foxconn's $10B Wisconsin LCD factory to supply Sharp, not Apple

Foxconn CEO Terry Gou on Wednesday announced plans to invest $10 billion in an LCD manufacturing plant in Wisconsin, with production slated to go to subsidiary Sharp.

Mikey Campbell 8 years ago 0

Foxconn manufacturing plant in Wisconsin expected to be announced tonight, Apple connection still unknown [u]

Whether or not Apple products will actually be built there, a new facility from the company's key manufacturing partner, Foxconn, is reportedly in the works for the state of Wisconsin, and set to be announced later this evening.

Neil Hughes 8 years ago 0

Foxconn not ready to talk about location, jobs spawned from US investment

Following a the presidential decree that Apple stands poised to open a trio of factories in the U.S. very soon, Foxconn has declared that it is not ready to announce any plans at this time until deals are finalized.

Mike Wuerthele 8 years ago 0

Apple partner Foxconn may announce 'Made in America' plans this week

Foxconn may announce as soon as this week in Washington D.C. its plans for producing electronics in the U.S. — specifically in Detroit and Wisconsin — though it is unknown whether Apple will play a part.

Neil Hughes 8 years ago 0

Four Apple manufacturers launch antitrust complaint against Qualcomm, with Apple's backing

Four of Apple's manufacturing partners — Hon Hai/Foxconn, Compal, Wistron, and Pegatron — have filed counterclaims against Qualcomm, accusing the chipmaker of violating two sections of the Sherman Antitrust Act.

Roger Fingas 8 years ago 11

Toshiba in talks with Western Digital, Apple-backed Foxconn consortium about chip unit sale

Despite having picked another group as the preferred bidder for its memory business, Toshiba is reportedly talking to two other interested parties as well — Western Digital, and a Foxconn consortium including Apple, Dell, and Kingston.

Roger Fingas 8 years ago 0

$18 billion deal for Toshiba's memory division further challenged by Western Digital

Extending the saga even further, Western Digital has notified Toshiba's board of directors that it formally opposes Toshiba's sale of its memory division to any group that has ties to its primary competitor SK Hynix — and the favored consortium is relying on funding from it.

Mike Wuerthele 8 years ago 11

Foxconn CEO insists that his investment group still has '50% chance' of landing Toshiba deal

Refuting speculation that the deal to buy Toshiba's memory division is effectively done. Foxconn Chairman Terry Gou declared on Friday that he expects that his company still has a '"50 percent chance" of winning.

Mike Wuerthele 8 years ago 1

Apple supplier Foxconn planning $10B US investment, eyeing six states for display plant

Apple's main assembly partner, Foxconn, is reportedly planning to invest $10 billion or more across several U.S. states, although the company is still deciding on which ones — including where to put a $7 billion display plant.

Roger Fingas 8 years ago 7

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