Four Apple manufacturers launch antitrust complaint against Qualcomm, with Apple's backing

Four of Apple's manufacturing partners — Hon Hai/Foxconn, Compal, Wistron, and Pegatron — have filed counterclaims against Qualcomm, accusing the chipmaker of violating two sections of the Sherman Antitrust Act.

Roger Fingas 8 years ago 11

Qualcomm accuses Foxconn & other Apple suppliers of breach of contract

Chipmaker Qualcomm on Wednesday leveled a complaint against Foxconn and three other Apple manufacturing partners, accusing them of breaking licensing agreements by not paying due royalties.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 12

NYU student talks assembling Apple's iPhone 6s & 7 for Pegatron

In an interview published on Tuesday, a New York University graduate student described working at a Pegatron factory near Shanghai last year as a summer project, where he assembled the iPhone 6s and later the iPhone 7.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 36

Apple partner Pegatron could boost US manufacturing capacity by 3-5x, if pressed

The chairman of Apple supplier Pegatron has revealed that his company could expand its operations in the U.S. by three to five times, should it be necessary — but even that won't make much of a dent in Apple's iPhone and Mac production needs.

Mike Wuerthele 9 years ago 20

Wistron said to have claimed some future Apple 'iPhone 7s,' 'iPhone 8' orders

Recent reports from the supply chain claim that frequent rumor target Wistron, the builder of the iPhone 5c and SE, has seized at least some future orders from Apple for future iPhone models — but what it will actually be tapped for is unclear.

Mike Wuerthele 9 years ago 3

Apple exploring the possibility of moving iPhone manufacturing to United States

Primary iPhone assemblers Foxconn and Pegatron are said to have been evaluating the ability of the company to shift production of Apple's mobile devices to the U.S., with the verdict mixed on if the move would be cost-effective.

Mike Wuerthele 9 years ago 72

Pegatron CEO slams analysts, 'cautiously optimistic' about Apple iPhone 7 sales

The CEO of Apple's manufacturing partner Pegatron notes that the iPhone 7 is exceeding estimates on the strength of the phone alone, and does not believe that the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 recall is inflating sales numbers artificially.

Mike Wuerthele 9 years ago 32

Watchdog group finds Pegatron exploiting workers in lead up to 'iPhone 7' launch

Apple's repeated demands that suppliers cut costs have reportedly prompted "iPhone 7" manufacturing partner Pegatron to skirt the tech giant's audits with covert decreases in effective pay and increases in illegal overtime amid worsening working conditions, according to frequent critic China Labor Watch.

Mike Wuerthele 9 years ago 38

Apple manufacturer Pegatron begins automating factories, reducing hires

Apple's secondary manufacturer, Pegatron, is following in the footsteps of Foxconn and beginning to automate its factories — and cutting back on new hires as a result, according to the company's chairman.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 11

Apple using lower parts quotes, new suppliers to keep up high profit margins - report

A variety of Apple suppliers — including some stalwarts — are reportedly being hit by lower price quotes from the company, which is likewise said to be searching for new suppliers to maintain high profit margins on its products.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 35

New leaks show bigger lens opening on 'iPhone 7,' dual-lens camera on '7 Plus'

Photos published on Saturday depict what are claimed to be rear shells for Apple's "iPhone 7" and "7 Plus" — and particularly, evidence of the new camera technology the devices are using.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 51

Foxconn & Pegatron kick off hiring early to cope with Apple's more complex 'iPhone 7' - report

Apple's two main assembly partners, Foxconn and Pegatron, are said to have begun extra hiring for iPhone production early this year, allegedly owing to the complexity of the "iPhone 7."

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 25

Suppliers gearing up to ship Apple's 'iPhone 7' by end of September

Like clockwork, Apple's well-established annual iPhone release cycle is on track once again, as a new report claims the company's suppliers are prepared to begin shipping the "iPhone 7" and "iPhone 7 Plus" by the end of the third quarter.

Neil Hughes 10 years ago 16

Apple supplier Pegatron still using low pay, excessive overtime, watchdog group says

One of Apple's iPhone manufacturers, Pegatron, is still seeing its labor force put in excessive overtime — something unfortunately necessary for workers to meet basic financial needs, according to China Labor Watch.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 22

Alleged hiring freeze at Pegatron prompts more doom-and-gloom speculation about Apple

Despite commentary from Apple itself indicating that the company is on track for a record setting holiday quarter, a hiring freeze at supplier Pegatron has fueled more speculation that interest in the company's products could be softening.

Neil Hughes 10 years ago 35

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