Foxconn acknowledges deaths of two workers from Apple-focused Zhengzhou plant [u]

On Monday Apple's primary manufacturing partner, Foxconn, disclosed the deaths of two workers from its Apple-oriented Zhengzhou factory, though there don't appear to be any immediate links to conditions at the plant. [Updated]

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 10

Apple manufacturer Foxconn posts drop in profit with blame unclear

Foxconn continues to post disappointing earnings reports in 2016, with analysts pointing to the decrease in iPhone orders as the prime culprit — but the actual reason isn't clear, according to the company.

Mike Wuerthele 9 years ago 17

Apple partner Foxconn's $3.8B Sharp buyout approved by China

After months of speculation and delays, the Chinese anti-monopoly agency has approved the $3.8 billion merger between Apple manufacturing partner Foxconn and display technology company Sharp.

Mike Wuerthele 9 years ago 5

Apple using lower parts quotes, new suppliers to keep up high profit margins - report

A variety of Apple suppliers — including some stalwarts — are reportedly being hit by lower price quotes from the company, which is likewise said to be searching for new suppliers to maintain high profit margins on its products.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 35

India asking for commitment on manufacturing before approving Apple Stores

The Indian government is aiming to get a firm commitment from Apple on local manufacturing before authorizing the launch of any Apple Stores in the country, a report said on Monday.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 14

Foxconn chairman tells staff to expect 'feeble' iPhone sales until early 2017 - report

The chairman of Hon Hai — better known as Foxconn — is reportedly telling subordinates that demand for Apple iPhones will stay weak until early next year, despite an anticipated fall launch for new models.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 23

Apple supplier Foxconn replaces 60,000 workers with robots

Apple's primary manufacturing partner, Foxconn, has replaced 60,000 people with robots at a single factory in Kunshan, China, a report said on Wednesday.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 85

Microsoft sells Nokia feature phone division to Foxconn for $350M

Microsoft's steady decline in the mobile phone business continues, as the Redmond, Wash., company announced on Wednesday that it will sell the feature phone division it acquired from Nokia to a subsidiary of manufacturer Foxconn for $350 million.

Katie Marsal 10 years ago 29

Foxconn & Pegatron kick off hiring early to cope with Apple's more complex 'iPhone 7' - report

Apple's two main assembly partners, Foxconn and Pegatron, are said to have begun extra hiring for iPhone production early this year, allegedly owing to the complexity of the "iPhone 7."

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 25

Suppliers gearing up to ship Apple's 'iPhone 7' by end of September

Like clockwork, Apple's well-established annual iPhone release cycle is on track once again, as a new report claims the company's suppliers are prepared to begin shipping the "iPhone 7" and "iPhone 7 Plus" by the end of the third quarter.

Neil Hughes 10 years ago 16

As Apple display partner Sharp continues to bleed, new owner Foxconn shakes up management

While display panel maker Sharp continues to lose money, the Japanese company faces a sweeping management reorganization under the thumb of its new owner, Apple manufacturing partner Foxconn.

Jan Manon 10 years ago 8

Foxconn nears deal to build iPhone manufacturing plant in India, report says

Apple supplier Foxconn is reportedly close to inking a deal with the Indian government to green-light plans to set up a manufacturing plant exclusively for Apple products.

Mikey Campbell 10 years ago 30

Apple partner Foxconn finally seals the deal with Sharp for $3.5B

Two key Apple suppliers will officially join forces, as Foxconn has entered into a deal to purchase display maker Sharp for $3.5 billion, bringing to an end months of speculation and negotiations.

AppleInsider Staff 10 years ago 2

Foxconn reported to ink Sharp deal next week, pay smaller bailout

After a series of false starts, Apple supplier Foxconn has successfully reached an agreement to buy out embattled Japanese tech giant Sharp and will ink an official deal next week, local reports say.

AppleInsider Staff 10 years ago 5

Foxconn asks banks for compromises to make Sharp takeover deal work

Apple's biggest manufacturing partner, Foxconn, is angling for compromises from two key lenders before it goes ahead with its planned takeover of Sharp, a report said on Tuesday.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 4

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