Foxconn, Pegatron to share 'iPhone 13 mini' orders in 2021

Apple suppliers Foxconn and Pegatron will share orders for the Cupertino tech giant's "iPhone 13" mini later in 2021, according to a new report citing supply chain sources.

Mike Peterson 4 years ago 6

Fatal fire at Apple supplier's factory in Shanghai kills eight

A total of eight people, including two firefighters, died at a major fire at a Shanghai factory owned by Apple supplier Casetek on Thursday.

Malcolm Owen 5 years ago 20

Apple could shift 10% of iPhone 12 production from China to India

Apple is preparing to move up to 10% of production for the iPhone 12 from China to India, reports claim, with assembly partner Foxconn said to be working on units for sale within the country and for the export market.

Malcolm Owen 5 years ago 6

Pegatron spends $14 million on land for iPhone production in India

Pegatron plans on setting up a manufacturing base in Chennai, India, gearing up to produce iPhone models in the second half of 2021 at the earliest.

Amber Neely 5 years ago 4

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.

William Gallagher 5 years ago 1

Apple shifts more production from iPhone 12 mini, to iPhone 12 Pro

Industry reports say that Pegatron is seeing reduced orders for the iPhone 12 mini, while Apple has charged Foxconn with making more of the iPhone 12 Pro series.

William Gallagher 5 years ago 11

Pegatron leases space in Chennai as part of Indian iPhone manufacturing plan

Apple supplier Pegatron has leased half a million square feet near Chennai, India as part of its plan to establish iPhone manufacturing operations in the region.

Mike Peterson 5 years ago 0

Apple accused of allowing suppliers to break Chinese labor laws

China's 2014 labor laws are allegedly still being ignored by suppliers, and Apple has reportedly ignored the issue rather than accept extra costs and delays to iPhone launches.

William Gallagher 5 years ago 21

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

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.

William Gallagher 5 years ago 27

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 manufacturing partner Pegatron to invest $1 billion in Vietnamese plant

Apple manufacturing partner Pegatron hopes to invest money in Vietnam in three phases that target computing, communication, and consumer electronics production facilities by 2027.

Amber Neely 5 years ago 0

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

Foxconn, Pegatron discussions could bring iPhone production to Mexico

Apple's assembly partners are reportedly considering the possibility of opening up new factories in Mexico, in what could be an attempt by Apple to diversify its supply chain further away from China.

Malcolm Owen 5 years ago 7

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