Apple manufacturers reportedly starting assembly of iPhone 5 for October launch

A new report claims Apple manufacturers Foxconn and Pegatron have begun producing the hardware for Apple's next-generation iPhone in preparation for the finalized version of iOS 5, which is rumored to arrive in time for an early October launch in the U.S. and a late October launch in Asia.

Josh Ong 14 years ago 74

Foxconn to ship Apple a massive 20M iPads this quarter - report

Apple's overseas manufacturing partner Foxconn is reportedly expected to ship an enormous 20 million iPad 2 units to Apple in this quarter, setting the company up to once again break sales records.

Katie Marsal 14 years ago 22

Chinese environmental groups take issue with Apple over pollution

A new report from China has accused Apple of being unresponsive to concerns over pollution, as well as taking advantage of lax environmental protection rules in developing countries to manufacture its products.

Katie Marsal 14 years ago 65

Apple's cheaper iPhone 4, new iPhone 5 with larger screen to debut in September

Apple's Far Eastern suppliers are currently manufacturing a cheaper version of the company's existing iPhone 4 in addition to an all new iPhone with a slightly larger display, both of which are slated for an introduction by the end of next month, Reuters is reporting.

Katie Marsal 14 years ago 43

Foxconn to substitute workers with 1 million robots in 3 years

Apple manufacturing partner Foxconn has announced plans to substitute a percentage of its workers with a million robots in the next three years.

Blake Steven and Josh Ong 14 years ago 67

Foxconn in talks to remain Apple's sole 'iPad 3' manufacturer in 2011 - rumor

Apple's manufacturing partner Foxconn is said to be working to persuade the company into signing a new deal that would make it the sole builder of a new iPad model, rumored to launch later this year.

Sam Oliver 14 years ago 34

Apple reportedly placed orders for 15M next-gen iPhones from Pegatron

A new report claims Apple manufacturer Pegatron has received orders to produce 15 million units of the "iPhone 5" as the device's expected fall launch nears.

Josh Ong 14 years ago 34

Rumor: Suppliers preparing for October launch of Apple's iPhone 5, iPad 3

Apple's component suppliers in Taiwan are gearing up and preparing materials for the production of the iPhone 5 and iPad 3, set to hit the market in October, according to a new report.

Katie Marsal 14 years ago 107

Foxconn to begin iPad production in Brazil in September; Apple posts new iPad 2 ad

Brazil's Minister of Science and Technology has revealed that Foxconn is scheduled to start iPad production in the country in September, while Apple has posted a new ad showcasing the iPad 2.

Josh Ong 14 years ago 59

Three Chinese jailed for leaking details about Apple's iPad 2

Three Chinese people this week were sentenced to prison terms for stealing information from a supplier about Apple's iPad 2 before it was announced.

Sam Oliver 14 years ago 32

Foxconn's iPad 2 polishing plant reopens following deadly explosion

Weeks after an explosion at a Foxconn iPad 2 polishing plant in Chengdu, China, killed three and injured 15 people, the facility has reopened.

Katie Marsal 15 years ago 1

Teen behind white iPhone 4 kits learned of Apple's lawsuit through media reports

The New York high school student who made thousands of dollars selling unauthorized white iPhone 4 conversion kits said in an interview that he learned of Apple's lawsuit against him through media reports.

Josh Ong 15 years ago 22

Foxconn closes all polishing plants for inspection after blast

Apple manufacturing partner Foxconn has announced the temporary closure of all of its polishing workshops for inspections, with the aim of preventing the reoccurrence of an explosion at a Chengdu, China plant that killed three workers last week.

Josh Ong 15 years ago 3

Foxconn explosion won't greatly affect iPad 2 production for Apple

An explosion last week at an iPad 2 production plant in Chengdu, China, is not expected to have a major impact on Apple, as less than 20 percent of production volume is said to have come from the plant.

Katie Marsal 15 years ago 75

Explosion kills 2 at iPad manufacturing plant of Apple partner Foxconn [u]

Two workers were killed in a large explosion Friday at a Foxconn manufacturing plant in Chengdu, China, that assembles Apple's iPad 2. Apple has issued a statement acknowledging that it will look into the matter.

AppleInsider Staff 15 years ago 90

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