Tim Cook heads to China for supply chain talks with premier
Apple CEO Tim Cook has returned to China for discussions with premier Li Qiang, in discussions to aid both the global supply chain and the Chinese economy.
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Malcolm Owen
US blocks TSMC chip exports, but Apple's chips face a different threat
A US order to TSMC to cut AI chip supplies to China over Huawei sanctions won't cause problems for Apple. However, Taiwan's prohibition of TSMC producing 2-nanometer chips elsewhere could make an impact.
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Apple severely cuts Vision Pro production, and may stop it completely very soon
Production of the Apple Vision Pro scaled back considerably over the summer, but a new report claims there's a chance Apple may stop it entirely by the end of the year.
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TSMC alerts U.S. to possible AI chip sanctions breach by Huawei
TSMC has advised the U.S. that there was an attempt by Huawei to violate sanctions against China restricting the export of AI chips to China, as the probe that could affect Apple chip production rolls on.
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US TSMC probe puts iPhone chips at risk
A US Commerce Department investigation into a possible sanctions breach by TSMC could spell trouble for Apple, as its chip partner could face penalties that ultimately harm production of iPhone and Mac chips.
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iPhone 16 Pro models dominate lackluster iPhone 16 sales
Ming-Chi Kuo says that the iPhone 16 Pro continues to be the big seller, with production continuing through China's National Day holiday to keep up with demand.
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Apple's global head of procurement Dan Rosckes to retire after 24 years
Dan Rosckes, Apple's Vice President of Global Sourcing and Supply Management, is retiring after a career spanning more than two decades at the company.
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Marko Zivkovic
TSMC-Amkor chip packaging deal will boost Apple chip production in the US
TSMC is expanding the capabilities of its chip plant in Arizona by partnering with the US-based Amkor Technology to add advanced packaging and test capabilities. The move will result in more US-based Apple chip production in the future.
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Letter from Congress could be first step in forcing Apple to stop using BOE displays
A letter has been sent from Congress to the Department of Defense claiming China's subsidizing of display producers is a security risk to the US, with an endgame that could result in forcing Apple to change its supply sources.
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Mike Wuerthele and Malcolm Owen
