Apple meeting with India government 'constructive,' iPhone manufacture 'almost a done deal' [u]

Apple's meeting with Indian government officials on Wednesday — aimed at setting up local iPhone manufacturing — was a "constructive and open dialogue," the company claimed in a statement.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 12

Apple and Foxconn weighing $7 billion display plant in U.S., report says

Apple's main manufacturing partner, Foxconn, is considering the possibility of a $7 billion joint investment in an automated display production facility in the U.S., the latter company's chairman said on Sunday.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 58

Foxconn looking to build Apple prototype manufacturing facility in Shenzhen - report

After possibly receiving some pressure by the Chinese government about remaining in the country and not expanding in the U.S., Foxconn is seeking land to build a prototype facility to assist Apple in developing hardware prototypes in Shenzhen, and figuring out how to manufacture them at scale.

Mike Wuerthele 9 years ago 3

Following Apple's decline, Foxconn reports first sales dip in 25 years

Foxconn, Apple's main assembly partner, on Tuesday declared its first-ever annual sales decline since going public in 1991, something reportedly linked to weak demand from Apple prior to the arrival of the iPhone 7.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 33

As OLED iPhone rumors swirl, Apple supplier Sharp sinks $864M into display tech

Foxconn-owned Sharp is reportedly planning to invest 100 billion yen, or about $864 million U.S., into setting up an OLED production line, amidst expectations that Apple's "iPhone 8" will switch from LCD display technology to OLED.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 6

Apple manufacturer Foxconn aiming to fully automate factories in three phases

Apple's main manufacturing partner, Foxconn, is planning to eliminate human workers from its Chinese factories in three phases — something already complete at some locations, a manager with Foxconn's Automation Technology Development Committee revealed on Friday.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 84

Foxconn's iPhone plant in Zhengzhou built on billions in Chinese government aid - report

Foxconn's Zhengzhou factory — where about half of all Apple's iPhones are made — exists in large part because of billions of dollars in handouts and tax breaks from the Chinese government, a report pointed out on Thursday.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 14

Wistron said to have claimed some future Apple 'iPhone 7s,' 'iPhone 8' orders

Recent reports from the supply chain claim that frequent rumor target Wistron, the builder of the iPhone 5c and SE, has seized at least some future orders from Apple for future iPhone models — but what it will actually be tapped for is unclear.

Mike Wuerthele 9 years ago 3

Foxconn/Sharp may boost Kantatsu stake to win more iPhone camera lens orders from Apple

Foxconn-owned Sharp is likely to increase its investment in a Japanese lens module maker, Kantatsu, in a bid to win iPhone orders away from Taiwan's Largan Precision, a report said on Thursday.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 0

Chinese manufacturers not likely to follow Apple iPhone manufacturing migration to US

Despite some research by Foxconn with a slightly positive angle towards moving some efforts to the U.S., other Apple supply chain vendors are likely to not move, citing labor and operating costs.

Mike Wuerthele 9 years ago 37

Apple allegedly deepening partnership with Foxconn to facilitate China, Indonesia expansion efforts

Apple is turning to manufacturing partner Foxconn to facilitate efforts to expand both research centers and business further into Southeast Asia, and open up facilities in China and Indonesia, according to recent reports.

Mike Wuerthele 9 years ago 20

Indian Trade Ministry authorities talking local manufacturing with Apple

In recent weeks, senior officials from India's Trade Ministry have met with Apple to discuss prospects for setting up manufacturing in the country, a report said on Tuesday.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 6

Apple assembly partner Foxconn plans US expansion

Apple's primary assembly partner, Foxconn, will soon invest in expanding its U.S. operations, the latter company said on Wednesday, apparently following in the steps of a similar SoftBank announcement.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 29

Taiwan indicts Foxconn manager on stealing & selling 5,700 iPhones

An ex-senior manager with Foxconn, Apple's main assembly partner, was reportedly indicted in Taiwan on Friday for stealing and selling some 5,700 iPhones in China.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 3

Apple exploring the possibility of moving iPhone manufacturing to United States

Primary iPhone assemblers Foxconn and Pegatron are said to have been evaluating the ability of the company to shift production of Apple's mobile devices to the U.S., with the verdict mixed on if the move would be cost-effective.

Mike Wuerthele 9 years ago 72

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