Apple temporarily halts iPhone production at Wistron after workers riot, pending probe

Apple is investigating whether the riot was caused by its Taiwanese iPhone assembler Wistron breaking guidelines over staff pay and working conditions.

William Gallagher 5 years ago 18

Workers riot at Wistron iPhone plant in India over shorted pay

Employees in an iPhone production facility in India became violent on Saturday, over claims workers are not being paid what they were allegedly promised by Apple assembly partner Wistron.

Malcolm Owen 5 years ago 44

Pegatron prepares $150M investment into production in India

Apple assembly partner Pegatron's board may have given the all-clear to invest $150 million into its first production facilities in India, an operation that could be used for iPhone production in late 2021.

Malcolm Owen 5 years ago 0

iPhone 12 line sets pre-order records in India

The iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro presales have done well in India, thanks to authorized resellers offering monthly payment options and robust trade-in offers.

Amber Neely 5 years ago 2

Free AirPods offered for iPhone 11 purchase in India from October 17

Customers buying an iPhone 11 from Apple's online store in India as part of the Diwali holiday shopping period will get an added bonus, in the form of a free pair of AirPods.

Malcolm Owen 5 years ago 4

Key Apple suppliers caught in the crossfire of US-China trade war

The White House been placing increasing pressure on companies to cut ties with China as part of the trade war between the two countries, and key Apple suppliers are being caught in the middle.

Mike Peterson 5 years ago 7

India approves local smartphone production incentives for Apple suppliers

The Indian government on Tuesday said it was going to approve incentives to 16 companies, including a trio of top Apple suppliers, under a new plan to boost domestic smartphone production.

Mike Peterson 5 years ago 0

Key Apple supply partners plan to invest $900 million in Indian manufacturing

A trio of Apple's most prominent supply chain partners reportedly plan to invest $900 million in India to leverage local production incentives and increase the production of iPhones in the country.

Mike Peterson 5 years ago 1

Apple Store online launches in India

As planned, Apple on Wednesday opened the virtual doors to its Apple Store online in India, marking a retail first for the tech titan.

AppleInsider Staff 5 years ago 4

Online Apple Store to launch in India on Sept. 23

Apple on Thursday announced a major expansion to its India operations, saying it will open online sales in the country on Sept. 23.

Mikey Campbell 5 years ago 9

India hasn't made any moves to make itself an Apple 'export hub'

Despite ramping up benefits for local manufacturers, the Indian government has made no proposal to position the country as an export hub for Apple devices like the iPhone.

Mike Peterson 5 years ago 1

Apple assembly partners to benefit from India's $6.6B production initiative

Apple's iPhone assembly partners in India are expected to benefit from the country's $6.6 billion Production-Linked Incentive Scheme, an initiative to encourage the production of smartphones in the region.

Malcolm Owen 5 years ago 0

India bans 118 mobile apps in sweeping Chinese app ban

India's Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology has banned 118 apps — including "PUBG: Mobile" — claiming that they are "prejudicial to sovereignty and integrity" of India.

Amber Neely 5 years ago 11

Apple may start online sales in India soon and is scouting for second store location

Apple is preparing to start taking orders for iPhones and other products from its online store in India — and there are murmurs of a second retail store in the country.

Malcolm Owen 5 years ago 1

Apple confirms plan to produce iPhone SE locally in India

Apple on Monday confirmed plans to locally manufacture the iPhone SE in India, likely a part of a broader strategy to bolster its footprint in the country.

Mike Peterson 5 years ago 7

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