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

Next-gen graphics processor for Apple's iPhone, iPad now being licensed

Imagination Technologies is now licensing its PowerVR Series6 mobile graphics processing architecture, the next generation of the hardware found in Apple's iPhone and iPad, to six key partners — three of which remain secret.

Sam Oliver 14 years ago 37

Apple recalling some Verizon iPad 2 units with duplicate IDs

Apple has confirmed that an "extremely small number" of iPad 2 units for Verizon have been recalled because they were accidentally shipped with identical electronic serial numbers.

AppleInsider Staff 15 years ago 5

iPad sales reach 25M milestone, Apple on track for 8M+ this quarter

Apple this week revealed that iPad sales have reached 25 million in just 14 months, a sum that also suggests the company is on pace to exceed sales of 8 million touchscreen tablets this quarter.

Neil Hughes 15 years ago 40

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

JP Morgan: Apple's iPad rivals reduce build plans after 'early dose of reality'

A new investor report from J.P. Morgan on Wednesday indicates that Apple's competitors in the tablet market have reduced their build plans after receiving an "early dose of reality" in the form of lackluster sales.

Josh Ong 15 years ago 79

Another touch sensor maker will join Apple's list of iPad 2 suppliers in June

Apple continues to add component makers to its overseas supply chain, as Chimei Innolux is expected to begin shipping touch sensors for the iPad 2 in June.

Katie Marsal 15 years ago 2

Apple aims to improve iPad 2 availability with another backlight maker

Apple continues to add component makers to expand production of the iPad 2, with a new report claiming the company will add a Taiwan-based backlight module maker.

Sam Oliver 15 years ago 8

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

In-store iPad 2 displays expected to save Apple time and money

Apple's new interactive iPad 2 displays will not only create interest and generate sales for the touchscreen tablet, but they will also save the company money in the long run, one analyst believes.

Neil Hughes 15 years ago 40

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

Apple's 'Retail 2.0' overhaul launches with interactive iPad displays

Apple retail stores have taken the wraps off Apple's new retail upgrade, which makes use of interactive iPad displays to provide product information, pricing and features.

Josh Ong 15 years ago 158

Apple upgrading online store in-line with Sunday's retail system changes

Apple has taken its online order status feature offline until May 22 ahead of a retail overhaul planned for the same day that will see store employees equipped with iPads and briefed on several pieces of new retail management software.

Josh Ong 15 years ago 6

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

iPad 2 constraints 'significantly improved' as Apple's supply woes ease

iPad 2 production restraints that affected Apple last quarter are said to have "significantly improved," allowing for improved availability of the in-demand tablet.

Neil Hughes 15 years ago 14

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