Foxconn expanding its iPhone manufacturing footprint in China

Apple assembly partner Foxconn is continuing its expansion push by renting a new plot of land in China, which will be used to build smart warehouses near its major iPhone factory.

Malcolm Owen 3 years ago 0

Foxconn making giant expansion into Vietnam with new lease

Apple is continuing to shift parts of its supply chain out of China, and the latest move is an enormous Foxconn site in Vietnam.

Andrew Orr 3 years ago 4

Foxconn replaces iPhone business chief in wake of factory issues

Apple assembly partner Foxconn has installed a new chief of its iPhone business, with a change in leadership arriving after months of troubled iPhone 14 Pro production.

Malcolm Owen 3 years ago 1

Apple starts iPhone 15 trial production in China, plans faster India manufacturing

Apple's supply chain is making its early-stage preparations for manufacturing the iPhone 15, with trial production of the 2023 models said to have started in China, though one change may also benefit production in India.

Malcolm Owen 3 years ago 5

Apple hasn't cut iPhone orders, says Foxconn source

A source inside Foxconn claims that December 2022 iPhone orders were unchanged, refuting claims that Apple is cutting back after weak demand.

William Gallagher 3 years ago 4

Weak demand for MacBook, Apple Watch, AirPods may have caused order cuts

Sources in China say Apple has reduced its orders from suppliers for almost all of its products, and the news has seen AAPL shares drop.

William Gallagher 3 years ago 29

Foxconn's iPhone 14 Pro factory gets closer to expected output levels

Production at Foxconn's troubled Zhengzhou facility is now up to 90% of peak capacity, a level that should help Apple catch up on its iPhone 14 Pro model backlog.

Malcolm Owen 3 years ago 0

Apple Music karaoke launches and the FBI hates new security features — December 2022 in review

Apple spent December launching new Apple TV+ shows, improving apps, adding Matter to HomeKit, and failing to launch two promised releases.

William Gallagher 3 years ago 1

Apple looks to Luxshare for iPhone 15 Pro Max assembly

Apple has reportedly chosen Luxshare as an additional manufacturer for the iPhone 15 Pro Max, easing its reliance on Foxconn.

Andrew Orr 3 years ago 13

Foxconn hopes to retain workers by offering cash bonuses

Apple supplier Foxconn is offering a $718 subsidy for employees to keep working after struggles with workers over COVID-19 restrictions.

Andrew Orr 3 years ago 4

Apple's got $3 trillion, Intel says it's got an M1 killer, and more - Apple's January 2022 in review

Intel promises it has a faster chip than the M1, but Apple seems to be earning a little cash anyway, and Spotify is still raking it in despite artists' protests.

William Gallagher 3 years ago 3

Apple plans to make MacBooks in Vietnam from mid-2023

Following production tests at Foxconn's Vietnam facility, Apple will reportedly move some MacBook Pro manufacturing to the country for the first time.

William Gallagher 3 years ago 1

Foxconn lifts Covid restrictions at the main iPhone factory

Foxconn is lifting most of its COVID-19 restrictions at its primary iPhone factory in China, allowing employees to move around again freely.

Andrew Orr 3 years ago 1

Apple looking at giant iPhone expansion in India at both retail & manufacturing

Apple is planning expansion in India in both its retail and production arms, reports on Monday claim, including 100 new franchise stores, and a tripling of iPhone manufacturing in the next two years.

Malcolm Owen 3 years ago 5

Foxconn expanding in India with new $500 million investment

Apple's main iPhone manufacturer Foxconn is continuing to work on moving away from dependency on China, and has now invested half a billion dollars in India.

William Gallagher 3 years ago 0

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