Foxconn plans to assemble Apple's iPad in Brazil by end of November

Apple's manufacturing partner Foxconn is reportedly considering a $12 billion investment in new facilities in Brazil, and also apparently plans to begin building iPad units in South America by this November.

Katie Marsal 15 years ago 53

Apple may agree to component price hikes to secure touch panel supply

Apple could agree to pay more for touch panel components from overseas suppliers to secure supply in the face of the Japan earthquake, according to a new report.

Sam Oliver 15 years ago 19

Apple has enough iPad 2 components to maintain production for 2-3 weeks

Apple, along with its Taiwanese manufacturing partner Foxconn, has stockpiled enough components to continue to assemble new iPad 2s for at least another 2 to 3 weeks before they'd face a stockout that would halt production should the situation in Japan not improve, according to a published report.

Sam Oliver 15 years ago 96

Deceleration in Foxconn manufacturing seen as a concern for Apple

A "notable" slowdown in manufacturing at Apple's overseas partner Foxconn has been viewed as a potential issue for the iPad maker, and may result in less availability of products.

Neil Hughes 15 years ago 46

Apple's supplier audit finds underage labor & bribery, addresses suicides

Apple has issued its 2011 "Supplier Responsibility" report, in which the iPhone maker reveals it terminated business with a facility that employed 42 underage workers, and explains how it responded to suicides at a Foxconn plant and n-hexane exposure to 137 workers.

AppleInsider Staff 15 years ago 29

Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak says white iPhone 4 shipping soon

Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak said in an interview that the white iPhone 4 will ship soon, while also confirming camera issues with do-it-yourself white iPhone 4s modified using leaked Foxconn parts.

AppleInsider Staff 15 years ago 35

Briefly: Foxconn retail, Samsung struggles, Microsoft ponders Office for App Stores

Cybermart, a retail subsidiary of Apple partner Foxconn, is planning an aggressive expansion in Greater China after winning distribution rights for Apple products, according to a new report. Samsung was unable to capitalize on its iPad and iPhone challengers, posting its lowest quarterly profit in six quarters. Finally, a Microsoft spokesperson said the company was "looking into" a Mac App Store version of its Office productivity suite.

Josh Ong 15 years ago 64

Chinese environmental groups accuse Apple of ignoring health concerns

A consortium of environmentally focused groups in China called out Apple on Thursday for allegedly failing to properly oversee suppliers, accusing the iPhone maker of fostering health and safety problems in factories.

Slash Lane 15 years ago 24

Purported next-gen iPad cases being taken down

Cases purported to be for Apple's next-generation iPad that were posted to a Chinese trade site are being removed after the site received a "legitimate takedown request," possibly lending credence to their authenticity, according to a new report.

Josh Ong 15 years ago 32

Apple's next-gen iPad to get iPod touch-like back, wide-range speaker - rumor

The second-generation iPad may have a smaller bezel, a flat back panel and a wide-range speaker, a new unverified report claims.

Josh Ong 15 years ago 48

Foxconn rumored to ship next-gen iPad in 100 days for April launch

Apple manufacturing partner Foxconn will begin shipping Apple's next-generation iPad within the next 100 days, allowing Apple to stock up for an April launch, a new report claims.

Josh Ong 15 years ago 88

Foxconn adds new production plants to meet demand for Apple's iPad

Foxconn, Apple's overseas manufacturing partner, has added new production plants in Chengdu, China, to produce an extra 10,000 iPads per day and help to meet demand for the touchscreen tablet during the holiday season.

Sam Oliver 15 years ago 28

Foxconn workers protest pay as company denies white iPhone 4 part sales

Chinese workers of Foxconn, Apple's overseas manufacturing partner, protested their wages and proposed relocation plans this week. Also, the company denied its employees sold white iPhone 4 parts that allowed a high school student to assemble and sell them.

Katie Marsal 15 years ago 40

Brazilian billionaire hopes to court Apple for device assembly

The eighth richest man in the world hopes he will be able to convince Apple to assemble its products in Brazil, rather than in sometimes-controversial facilities in China.

Katie Marsal 15 years ago 114

Foxconn could join Pegatron in producing Apple's CDMA iPhone

Apple partners Foxconn and Pegatron have both received orders for a CDMA version of the iPhone 4 due out in 2011, a new report out of the Far East claims.

Josh Ong 15 years ago 13

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