Foxconn 'cautiously optimistic' about iPhone 14-driven revenue

Foxconn set new records for sales in September, making Apple's main assembly partner "cautiously optimistic" ahead of its fourth-quarter results.

Malcolm Owen 3 years ago 0

India starts iPhone 14 production, confirms Apple

Apple has announced that, as expected, facilities in India are now producing part of the new iPhone 14 range for local sale.

William Gallagher 3 years ago 2

Foxconn reopens iPad plant with priority power grant from China

The hottest conditions in China for more than 60 years caused authorities to close down factories to conserve electricity, but now Foxconn has been able to resume iPad production.

William Gallagher 3 years ago 3

Power outage may cut iPad production at Foxconn and Compal

Production of the iPad could be impacted by power outages instigated by a rationing of electricity by a Chinese province during the worst heatwave in 60 years.

Malcolm Owen 3 years ago 1

Foxconn reportedly expanding iPhone production in India

Foxconn is expected to expand one of its factories in India to enable iPhone manufacturing, thus increasing production capabilities in the country.

Wesley Hilliard 3 years ago 7

China restricts Foxconn operations during temporary COVID measures

The Chinese authorities have ordered iPhone assembler Foxconn to operate under a tightly restricted "closed loop" system for a week in the latest attempts to combat the coronavirus.

William Gallagher 3 years ago 7

Foxconn steps up bonuses to attract workers for iPhone 14

Continued competition for employees among manufacturers means that Foxconn's summer hiring spree for iPhone 14 workers again comes with higher bonuses.

William Gallagher 3 years ago 0

Foxconn chairman accuses other Apple suppliers of poaching workers in Vietnam

Apple assembly partner Foxconn is having to deal with competition for its employees in Vietnam, with Hon Hai chairman Young Liu accusing rivals of poaching its workers.

Malcolm Owen 3 years ago 5

Foxconn earnings forecast a good sign for Apple's embattled Chinese supply chain

Apple's supply chain crunch in China may not be as bad as once feared, as assembly partner Foxconn offers an optimistic financial forecast for the rest of 2022.

Malcolm Owen 4 years ago 0

Apple asked Foxconn to start iPhone recruiting drive two months early

Foxconn's hiring of staff at its biggest iPhone factory in China is taking place early in preparation for the iPhone 14, after Apple requested for the assembly partner to onboard more workforce members two months ahead of usual.

Malcolm Owen 4 years ago 2

Apple's iPhone order shift to beat China lockdown boosted Foxconn's earnings

Apple moving orders from lockdown-hit factories and suppliers has led iPhone manufacturer Foxconn to report its highest Q1 net income since 2014.

William Gallagher 4 years ago 0

A day after Foxconn accelerated hiring, COVID lockdown halts expansion

Right after Foxconn began a major recruitment phase in its Zhengzhou factory for an expansion of iPhone production, the company has frozen hiring until the latest COVID-19 lockdown ends.

Wesley Hilliard 4 years ago 2

Foxconn starts early recruitment drive for major iPhone facility

Foxconn has started a push for workers in manufacturing plants in Zhengzhou, China, typically known for iPhone production weeks ahead of the usual seasonal schedule.

Malcolm Owen 4 years ago 0

Apple now employs Brazilian supplier to build iPhone 13

Foxconn Brazil seems to be now solely dedicated to assembling 6.1-inch iPhone 13 models.

Darryl Boxberger 4 years ago 2

Foxconn says new factory suspensions won't affect production

A pair of Foxconn factories in Kunshan, China, have halted operations following a COVID-19 scare, but the Apple assembly partner insists production output won't be affected.

Malcolm Owen 4 years ago 1

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