'iPhone 13' assemblers in fierce competition for staff
As regularly happens with Apple's iPhone manufacturers, Foxconn and others are now recruiting extra seasonal staff, but competition means having to raise bonuses.
Luxshare
William Gallagher
Apple turns to Luxshare to meet expected 'iPhone 13' demand
Apple AirPods and Apple Watch supplier Luxshare has won its first orders to manufacture the forthcoming "iPhone 13," alongside regular assembler Foxconn.
Vietnam orders Foxconn, Luxshare to close factories over COVID outbreak
Apple suppliers Foxconn and Luxshare have been forced to shut down their factories in northern Vietnam, following a coronavirus increase in the region.
Seven Apple suppliers linked to Chinese forced labor programs
A new report on Monday claims that seven Apple suppliers participated in labor programs suspected to be connected to the alleged Chinese genocide of Uyghurs from the Xinjiang region.
Mike Peterson
Apple suppliers paying staff to skip Chinese New Year over coronavirus fears
Apple's major manufacturing suppliers in China are offering incentives to workers who agree not to go home for the traditional Lunar New Year in February because of the coronavirus.
Luxshare could produce iPhone 12 mini for Apple earlier than planned
Apple Watch assembly partner Luxshare hopes to be able to work on the iPhone supply chain earlier than anticipated, with it now making preparations to start work making the iPhone 12 mini following the acquisition of a Wistron facility ahead of its acquisition.
Malcolm Owen
Apple suspends new orders with Pegatron after labor abuse
Apple iPhone assembler Pegatron will reportedly receive no new business from the Cupertino company until it takes action to prevent student labor violations.
Apple increasing production of Apple Watch Series 6, iPad parts in China
Apple has increased production of the Apple Watch Series 6 and Wi-Fi iPad series amidst growing U.S.-China tensions.
Amber Neely
Apple holding off on Vietnam iPhone assembly over workers' living conditions
Apple is considering the possibility of bringing iPhone manufacturing to Vietnam, a report claims, after the Cupertino company visited a factory owned by assembly partner Luxshare to check the conditions of the facility.
Mike Wuerthele
