Workers' rights petitions delivered to Apple's Grand Central store
Thu, Feb 9, 2012 - As promised, activists on Thursday hand-delivered signed petitions to Apple's store in Grand Central Terminal, which were politely accepted by retail employees. ( 100 comments )
Alleged Foxconn hack allowed bogus orders to be placed for vendors
Thu, Feb 9, 2012 - A "Greyhat" hacking group announced this week that it had successfully hacked contract manufacturer Foxconn and released usernames and passwords for vendors that could be used to place fraudulent orders for companies like Apple and Microsoft. ( 9 comments )
Worker abuse petitions to be delivered Thursday at Apple's Grand Central store
Wed, Feb 8, 2012 - An activist group plans to hold demonstrations at Apple retail stores around the world Thursday, with a main gathering held at Apple's Grand Central Terminal location, to highlight claims of worker abuse by the iPhone maker's overseas component suppliers. ( 153 comments )
CNN investigates Foxconn iPad factory conditions, Apple responds
Mon, Feb 6, 2012 - A new report features a woman who works 60 hours per week assembling iPad components in China, though she has never seen a full iPad in person. In response, Apple said it works to protect "every worker" in its worldwide supply chain. ( 148 comments )
Foxconn to build 5 new Brazilian factories to help make Apple products [u]
Tue, Jan 31, 2012 - Apple product assembler Foxconn plans to build five additional factories in Brazil to help cater to demand iPads and other tablets, which are expected to combine for an annual run rate of nearly 400 million units within five years. ( 82 comments )
Labor advocate challenges accuracy of NYT report on Apple, Foxconn
Sun, Jan 29, 2012 - The non-profit organization Business for Social Responsibilty has published an open letter to The New York Times pointing out several inaccuracies and misleading statements in the publication's recent report that suggested Apple has ignored worker problems at manufacturing partner Foxconn. ( 123 comments )
Former executives accuse Apple of ignoring supplier labor abuses
Wed, Jan 25, 2012 - A new report quotes former Apple executives as saying that the company has known about some "labor abuses" in supplier factories for years without requiring that they be addressed. ( 94 comments )
Foxconn gets Brazil tax breaks, looks to start iPad production
Wed, Jan 25, 2012 - The Brazilian government has approved tax reductions or exemptions pertaining to tablet production that will allow Apple manufacturing partner Foxconn to start iPad production in the country. ( 9 comments )
Apple's overseas manufacturing operations offer flexibility, not just savings - report
Sun, Jan 22, 2012 - An in-depth report on Apple's manufacturing operations details the gains in flexibility, diligence and skilled labor availability that the company gains from producing its devices overseas, while offering rare commentary from its current and former executives. ( 149 comments )
Apple CEO Tim Cook e-mails employees about 'dramatic improvements' in supplier hirings
Fri, Jan 13, 2012 - Apple Chief Executive Tim Cook sent out an e-mail to his company's employees on Friday, announcing the release of the latest supplier responsibility support and reiterating his commitment to fair labor practices. ( 33 comments )
No intentional underage labor found in 229 audits of Apple's overseas suppliers
Fri, Jan 13, 2012 - Apple on Friday released its annual supplier responsibility report, and revealed that there were fewer cases of underage labor at its overseas partners in 2011, with no intentional underage hirings. ( 33 comments )
Apple manufacturing partner Foxconn settles with protesting employees
Thu, Jan 12, 2012 - Apple's Chinese manufacturing partner Foxconn has settled a dispute with plant workers who threatened mass suicide over wages and working conditions at the company's Wuhan factory which produces Microsoft's Xbox 360 gaming console. ( 48 comments )
Foxconn, Pegatron to ship first batch of 'iPad 3' units in early March - rumor
Wed, Jan 11, 2012 - A new report claims Apple manufacturers Foxconn and Pegatron have begun assembly of the third-generation iPad and are aiming to send their first shipments by early March. ( 33 comments )
Pegatron reportedly lining up orders for third-gen iPad ahead of March launch
Mon, Jan 9, 2012 - Apple manufacturer Pegatron is believed to have received a "small volume" of orders for the third-generation iPad, which is rumored to launch in March, according to a new report out of the Far East. ( 10 comments )
Foxconn to double size of iPhone plant making it biggest in world
Mon, Dec 26, 2011 - Chinese manufacturer and Apple partner Foxconn plans to expand the size of its iPhone-producing Zhengzhou plant, with the $1.1 billion construction expected to make it the largest smartphone-producing facility in the world. ( 58 comments )
Apple supplier reports 61 injured in explosion at metal casing factory
Mon, Dec 19, 2011 - Apple supplier and manufacturing partner Pegatron said 61 workers had been injured as a result of an explosion at a subsidiary's metal casing factory in Shanghai, China. ( 17 comments )
Apple's next-gen iPad arriving in 3-4 months, suppliers say
Mon, Dec 12, 2011 - Sources within Apple's supply chain have suggested that the next generation of iPads will arrive on the market in the next 3-4 months. ( 56 comments )
Leaked photos show Brazil-made 8GB iPhone 4 with custom model number
Fri, Nov 25, 2011 - A set of recently-leaked photos depicts an 8GB iPhone 4 produced by Foxconn in Brazil and allegedly bearing a localized model number. ( 36 comments )
Amazon rumored to launch 8.9-inch Kindle Fire in Q2 2012
Mon, Nov 21, 2011 - Amazon is prepping an 8.9-inch Kindle Fire model for launch by the end of the second quarter of 2012, a new report claims. ( 40 comments )
Citigroup: Amazon plotting smartphone to challenge Apple's iPhone in 2012
Fri, Nov 18, 2011 - Not content with entering just the tablet market, Amazon is planning to release a smartphone in the fourth quarter of next year, in a move that will challenge Apple and its bread-and-butter iPhone, says one analyst. ( 81 comments )
Foxconn may produce Amazon 10.1" tablet after having passed on Kindle Fire
Thu, Sep 29, 2011 - After passing on orders for the new Kindle Fire from Amazon, Foxconn Electronics is believed to have won the contract to produce the Internet retailer's rumored 10.1-inch tablet and could begin shipping the device from factories by the end of the year, according to a new report. ( 39 comments )
Foxconn's $12 billion iPad deal in Brazil threatened by local shortcomings
Thu, Sep 29, 2011 - The $12 billion deal to produce Apple’s iPad in a new Brazil-based Foxconn factory is now in doubt as the parties involved are reportedly unable to reach consensus on several matters. ( 38 comments )
Apple revises South Korea iPhone warranty, Foxconn Brazil 'ready' to produce iPads
Wed, Sep 14, 2011 - Facing pressure from South Korean regulators over its iPhone warranty, Apple has agreed to revise its policy in the country to begin allowing customers to trade faulty devices for brand new ones. Also, a Brazilian government official has said that Apple manufacturer Foxconn is ready to produce iPads in country and should start shipping the tablets this December. ( 25 comments )
Apple set to build 30M iPhone 5 units with 512MB RAM, improved antenna
Mon, Sep 12, 2011 - Even with an improved antenna design, Apple's next-generation iPhone is expected to look largely the same as the current iPhone 4, and it will also feature the same amount of RAM: 512MB. ( 181 comments )
Foxconn said to be producing 150k iPhone 5 units per day
Wed, Sep 7, 2011 - A new report claims Foxconn Electronics has ramped up production of Apple's fifth-generation iPhone to 150,000 units per day, with shipments expected to reach 5-6 million in September. ( 32 comments )
Apple manufacturers reportedly starting assembly of iPhone 5 for October launch
Sun, Sep 4, 2011 - A new report claims Apple manufacturers Foxconn and Pegatron have begun producing the hardware for Apple's next-generation iPhone in preparation for the finalized version of iOS 5, which is rumored to arrive in time for an early October launch in the U.S. and a late October launch in Asia. ( 75 comments )
Foxconn to ship Apple a massive 20M iPads this quarter - report
Thu, Sep 1, 2011 - Apple's overseas manufacturing partner Foxconn is reportedly expected to ship an enormous 20 million iPad 2 units to Apple in this quarter, setting the company up to once again break sales records. ( 23 comments )
Chinese environmental groups take issue with Apple over pollution
Wed, Aug 31, 2011 - A new report from China has accused Apple of being unresponsive to concerns over pollution, as well as taking advantage of lax environmental protection rules in developing countries to manufacture its products. ( 66 comments )
Samsung considering purchase of HP’s PC business - report [u]
Tue, Aug 23, 2011 - Samsung is reportedly considering outsourcing notebook production to Taiwan-based OEMs, a move which sources attribute to the company’s unofficial interest in purchasing HP’s PC business [updated with Samsung response]. ( 27 comments )
Apple's cheaper iPhone 4, new iPhone 5 with larger screen to debut in September
Tue, Aug 23, 2011 - Apple's Far Eastern suppliers are currently manufacturing a cheaper version of the company's existing iPhone 4 in addition to an all new iPhone with a slightly larger display, both of which are slated for an introduction by the end of next month, Reuters is reporting. ( 44 comments )
Foxconn to substitute workers with 1 million robots in 3 years
Sun, Jul 31, 2011 - Apple manufacturing partner Foxconn has announced plans to substitute a percentage of its workers with a million robots in the next three years. ( 68 comments )
Foxconn in talks to remain Apple's sole 'iPad 3' manufacturer in 2011 - rumor
Wed, Jul 13, 2011 - Apple's manufacturing partner Foxconn is said to be working to persuade the company into signing a new deal that would make it the sole builder of a new iPad model, rumored to launch later this year. ( 35 comments )
Apple reportedly placed orders for 15M next-gen iPhones from Pegatron
Tue, Jul 5, 2011 - A new report claims Apple manufacturer Pegatron has received orders to produce 15 million units of the "iPhone 5" as the device's expected fall launch nears. ( 35 comments )
Rumor: Suppliers preparing for October launch of Apple's iPhone 5, iPad 3
Fri, Jul 1, 2011 - Apple's component suppliers in Taiwan are gearing up and preparing materials for the production of the iPhone 5 and iPad 3, set to hit the market in October, according to a new report. ( 108 comments )
Foxconn to begin iPad production in Brazil in September; Apple posts new iPad 2 ad
Sat, Jun 18, 2011 - Brazil's Minister of Science and Technology has revealed that Foxconn is scheduled to start iPad production in the country in September, while Apple has posted a new ad showcasing the iPad 2. ( 60 comments )
Three Chinese jailed for leaking details about Apple's iPad 2
Wed, Jun 15, 2011 - 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. ( 33 comments )
Foxconn's iPad 2 polishing plant reopens following deadly explosion
Thu, Jun 2, 2011 - Weeks after an explosion at a Foxconn iPad 2 polishing plant in Chengdu, China, killed three and injured 15 people, the facility has reopened. ( 2 comments )
Teen behind white iPhone 4 kits learned of Apple's lawsuit through media reports
Fri, May 27, 2011 - The New York high school student who made thousands of dollars selling unauthorized white iPhone 4 conversion kits said in an interview that he learned of Apple's lawsuit against him through media reports. ( 23 comments )
Foxconn closes all polishing plants for inspection after blast
Tue, May 24, 2011 - 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. ( 4 comments )
Foxconn explosion won't greatly affect iPad 2 production for Apple
Mon, May 23, 2011 - 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. ( 76 comments )
Explosion kills 2 at iPad manufacturing plant of Apple partner Foxconn [u]
Fri, May 20, 2011 - 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. ( 91 comments )
Labor & materials shortages likely to affect Apple's iPad, iPhone shipments
Thu, May 12, 2011 - Issues in Apple's overseas supply chain, including shortages of both labor and materials, are anticipated to affect shipments of both the iPad 2 and iPhone 4. ( 22 comments )
Briefly: DOJ probe on AT&T, T-Mobile acquisition; Foxconn in Brazil; Apple Maps job
Tue, May 3, 2011 - The U.S. Department of Justice will launch an in-depth investigation into AT&T's proposed acquisition of T-Mobile USA, a new report claims. Meanwhile, more evidence has surfaced that Foxconn will soon begin producing Apple's iPhones and iPads in Brazil. Also, a new job posting from Apple indicates the company is explicitly looking for someone to revamp the Maps app for iOS. ( 20 comments )
Three Foxconn employees charged with leaking design of Apple's iPad 2
Thu, Apr 28, 2011 - Local authorities in China arrested three Foxconn employees months ago, and in March officially charged them with leaking the design of Apple's iPad 2 before the device was unveiled. ( 47 comments )
Apple adds another iPad 2 touchscreen manufacturer to meet demand
Tue, Apr 19, 2011 - Apple will reportedly add Chimei Innolux Corp. as a third supplier of touch panel sensors and displays for the iPad 2, as the company works to secure more components and boost production of the hot-selling device. ( 15 comments )
Foxconn plans to assemble Apple's iPad in Brazil by end of November
Tue, Apr 12, 2011 - Apple's manufacturing partner Foxconn is reportedly considering a $12 billion investment in new facilities in Brazil, and also apparently plans to begin building iPad units in South America by this November. ( 54 comments )
Apple may agree to component price hikes to secure touch panel supply
Wed, Mar 23, 2011 - Apple could agree to pay more for touch panel components from overseas suppliers to secure supply in the face of the Japan earthquake, according to a new report. ( 20 comments )
Apple has enough iPad 2 components to maintain production for 2-3 weeks
Fri, Mar 18, 2011 - Apple, along with its Taiwanese manufacturing partner Foxconn, has stockpiled enough components to continue to assemble new iPad 2s for at least another 2 to 3 weeks before they'd face a stockout that would halt production should the situation in Japan not improve, according to a published report. ( 97 comments )
Attempt to link Foxconn's slowed growth to Apple viewed as questionable
Wed, Mar 16, 2011 - A suggestion that slow growth at manufacturer Foxconn could be a bad sign for Apple has been called out by one financial institution, which instead asserts that the connection between the two companies is limited. ( 57 comments )
Deceleration in Foxconn manufacturing seen as a concern for Apple
Wed, Mar 16, 2011 - A "notable" slowdown in manufacturing at Apple's overseas partner Foxconn has been viewed as a potential issue for the iPad maker, and may result in less availability of products. ( 47 comments )
Apple's supplier audit finds underage labor & bribery, addresses suicides
Mon, Feb 14, 2011 - Apple has issued its 2011 "Supplier Responsibility" report, in which the iPhone maker reveals it terminated business with a facility that employed 42 underage workers, and explains how it responded to suicides at a Foxconn plant and n-hexane exposure to 137 workers. ( 30 comments )
Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak says white iPhone 4 shipping soon
Mon, Jan 31, 2011 - Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak said in an interview that the white iPhone 4 will ship soon, while also confirming camera issues with do-it-yourself white iPhone 4s modified using leaked Foxconn parts. ( 36 comments )
Briefly: Foxconn retail, Samsung struggles, Microsoft ponders Office for App Stores
Fri, Jan 28, 2011 - Cybermart, a retail subsidiary of Apple partner Foxconn, is planning an aggressive expansion in Greater China after winning distribution rights for Apple products, according to a new report. Samsung was unable to capitalize on its iPad and iPhone challengers, posting its lowest quarterly profit in six quarters. Finally, a Microsoft spokesperson said the company was "looking into" a Mac App Store version of its Office productivity suite. ( 65 comments )
Chinese environmental groups accuse Apple of ignoring health concerns
Thu, Jan 20, 2011 - A consortium of environmentally focused groups in China called out Apple on Thursday for allegedly failing to properly oversee suppliers, accusing the iPhone maker of fostering health and safety problems in factories. ( 25 comments )
Purported next-gen iPad cases being taken down
Fri, Dec 31, 2010 - Cases purported to be for Apple's next-generation iPad that were posted to a Chinese trade site are being removed after the site received a "legitimate takedown request," possibly lending credence to their authenticity, according to a new report. ( 33 comments )
Apple's next-gen iPad to get iPod touch-like back, wide-range speaker - rumor
Wed, Dec 22, 2010 - The second-generation iPad may have a smaller bezel, a flat back panel and a wide-range speaker, a new unverified report claims. ( 49 comments )
Foxconn rumored to ship next-gen iPad in 100 days for April launch
Tue, Dec 7, 2010 - Apple manufacturing partner Foxconn will begin shipping Apple's next-generation iPad within the next 100 days, allowing Apple to stock up for an April launch, a new report claims. ( 89 comments )
Foxconn adds new production plants to meet demand for Apple's iPad
Tue, Nov 23, 2010 - Foxconn, Apple's overseas manufacturing partner, has added new production plants in Chengdu, China, to produce an extra 10,000 iPads per day and help to meet demand for the touchscreen tablet during the holiday season. ( 29 comments )
Foxconn workers protest pay as company denies white iPhone 4 part sales
Fri, Nov 19, 2010 - Chinese workers of Foxconn, Apple's overseas manufacturing partner, protested their wages and proposed relocation plans this week. Also, the company denied its employees sold white iPhone 4 parts that allowed a high school student to assemble and sell them. ( 41 comments )
Brazilian billionaire hopes to court Apple for device assembly
Wed, Nov 17, 2010 - The eighth richest man in the world hopes he will be able to convince Apple to assemble its products in Brazil, rather than in sometimes-controversial facilities in China. ( 115 comments )
Foxconn could join Pegatron in producing Apple's CDMA iPhone
Wed, Oct 27, 2010 - Apple partners Foxconn and Pegatron have both received orders for a CDMA version of the iPhone 4 due out in 2011, a new report out of the Far East claims. ( 14 comments )
Foxconn looking to build $10B plant in inland China - report
Fri, Oct 15, 2010 - Apple manufacturing partner Foxconn is planning to build a new $10 billion plant in the Chinese city of Chengdu, according to a new report. ( 21 comments )
Apple partner Foxconn boosts 'entertainment' time to curb suicides
Fri, Aug 20, 2010 - Apple's overseas manufacturing partner has instituted a new strategy that intends to prevent employee suicides by offering more "entertainment" time and cutting overtime work hours. ( 79 comments )
Foxconn denies Apple boosted employee pay following suicides
Fri, Jul 16, 2010 - Apple is not directly compensating Foxconn workers, an executive with the overseas manufacturing partner said this week, denying a rumor that first formed last month as a number of suicides gained public attention. ( 10 comments )
Apple's iPhone supply chain faces sharply increasing costs in China
Tue, Jul 6, 2010 - A close look at the iPhone 4 supply chain demonstrates how contract manufacturers, including Apple partner Foxconn, are fighting rising costs in China in order to stay competitive and profitable in today's market. ( 32 comments )
Apple manufacturer Foxconn may relocate some Chinese factories
Fri, Jun 11, 2010 - Facing increasing scrutiny from the media and general public over a rash of employee suicides, Apple manufacturing partner Foxconn is rumored to be plotting an exodus from mainland China sometime in the future. ( 68 comments )
Apple rumored to directly provide raises to Foxconn employees
Tue, Jun 1, 2010 - A new report suggests Apple could address employee issues with its manufacturing partner Foxconn by directly compensating workers with profits from products assembled overseas, including the iPhone and iPad. ( 65 comments )
Foxconn plans 20 percent wage increases as suicides continue
Fri, May 28, 2010 - After another alleged suicide at Foxconn's Shenzhen, China, plant on Wednesday, and an attempted suicide on Thursday, the company revealed that it plans to give a 20 percent pay raise to its employees. ( 89 comments )
Apple looking into Foxconn suicides, says it is 'saddened and upset'
Wed, May 26, 2010 - As overseas electronics manufacturer Foxconn continues to come under fire for a number of suicides over the last year, Apple has officially commented on the matter and revealed that it plans to carry out its own independent investigations. ( 48 comments )
Apple partner Foxconn says it's not a 'sweatshop' as suicides mount
Tue, May 25, 2010 - A Chinese employee of Foxconn, the overseas manufacturer of numerous Apple products, jumped from a building to his death Tuesday, marking the 10th apparent suicide for the company in the last year. ( 73 comments )
Foxconn to ship 24M next-gen iPhones with improved displays in 2010
Mon, May 17, 2010 - Foxconn, the manufacturer of Apple's fourth-generation iPhone, will ship 24 million units in 2010, with new LCD displays that include IPS and FFS technology for improved e-book reading capabilities, according to component makers. ( 102 comments )
Potential component suppliers for Apple's fourth-gen iPhone named
Tue, May 4, 2010 - With Apple's new iPhone expected to launch in a matter of months, a new report alleges Foxconn will again assemble the device, while a new panel supplier will be added into the mix. ( 22 comments )
Suppliers deny iPad production issues, expect to ship 650K at launch
Wed, Mar 3, 2010 - Apple's overseas manufacturing partner Foxconn has not experienced any production problems in building the new iPad, due for release later this month, sources have reportedly told DigiTimes. ( 49 comments )
Apple iPad production hit by 'manufacturing bottleneck' - report
Mon, Mar 1, 2010 - Availability of Apple's forthcoming iPad may be limited when it launches later this month, due to an "unspecified production problem" that could restrict the number of shipped units to just 300,000. ( 87 comments )
Overseas contractors feel pressure from Apple's rules of secrecy
Wed, Feb 17, 2010 - A new report from Reuters has offered a rare inside look at Apple's legendary veil of secrecy, and how the company's desire to prevent information leaks has influenced its relationships with overseas suppliers and manufacturers. ( 62 comments )
Apple allegedly selects new manufacturer for next-gen iPhone
Wed, Feb 3, 2010 - In addition to Apple's existing partnership with Foxconn, a new deal with Asus subsidiary Pegatron Technology is reportedly in place for the manufacturing of the next-generation iPhone. ( 38 comments )
U.S. senator presses Apple on human rights practices in China
Tue, Feb 2, 2010 - Apple's business presence in China has come under scrutiny from U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin, D-Ill., who has asked the Cupertino, Calif., company for information on its human rights practices. ( 76 comments )
Foxconn reportedly tapped to manufacture next-gen iPhone
Thu, Dec 10, 2009 - Foxconn, Apple's Taiwanese iPhone manufacturer, has reportedly received an order to build the next-generation handset, likely to arrive in mid-2010. ( 80 comments )
Apple engineers ramp up overseas trips for tablet - report
Thu, Oct 29, 2009 - Apple employees are reportedly taking numerous trips to manufacturing plants in China, including some scheduled during the upcoming holiday season, as the company's long-rumored tablet comes closer to reality. ( 59 comments )
Foxconn official says employee had suspicious history
Mon, Jul 27, 2009 - After a Foxconn employee allegedly committed suicide when an iPhone prototype vanished, an official with the Chinese manufacturing company said the former employee had demonstrated a pattern of suspiciously losing products. ( 66 comments )
Despite Foxconn troubles, Apple "unlikely" to change supplier
Fri, Jul 24, 2009 - Industry sources suggest Apple will not cease its manufacturing business arrangement with Foxconn, even as questions over the Chinese company's alleged interrogation tactics continue to mount. ( 34 comments )
Worker commits suicide after 4G iPhone prototype goes missing - reports
Tue, Jul 21, 2009 - A 25-year-old man reportedly committed suicide after an iPhone prototype he was responsible for went missing, leading to alleged "unbearable interrogation techniques" in the ensuing investigation, according to a Chinese publication. ( 177 comments )
Apple's image may be tarnished by poor factory conditions
Tue, Jul 14, 2009 - Apple presents an image of quality, but an audit of its factories in mainland China showed that more than half of these weren't paying their workers properly last year. ( 98 comments )
Workers push Apple to end iPhone supplier's labor abuse
Thu, May 21, 2009 - Seizing a chance to grab the spotlight, workers at one of the key suppliers for iPhone touchscreens have taken their cause directly to Apple itself in hopes of halting what they see as abusive and illegal working conditions. ( 87 comments )
Apple begins bidding for Mac netbook manufacturing contract
Mon, Apr 20, 2009 - Long-time Apple manufacturing partner Foxconn is amongst the frontrunners to receive a contract to build a Mac netbook, according to a new report. ( 98 comments )
Apple already building iPhones at rate of 40 million a year?
Mon, Aug 4, 2008 - Apple is reportedly testing the limits of its overseas manufacturing facilities in order to keep up with demand for the new iPhone 3G, with production already cranked nearly sevenfold compared to the first-generation model. ( 54 comments )
iPhone 3G component suppliers revealed by Chinese paper?
Thu, Jun 19, 2008 - Infineon, Broadcom, and Foxconn Electronics are amongst the big winners when it comes to component suppliers for Apple's soon-to-arrive iPhone 3G mobile handset, according to the Commercial Times. ( 13 comments )
Paper: 3G iPhone smaller, lighter than existing model [u]
Tue, Apr 29, 2008 - Reports aiming to predict what Apple's 3G iPhone will look and feel like continue to pour in this week, with the latest claim coming by way of the Taiwan Economic News, which says the next-generation device will be both lighter and more compact than the first generation model. ( 139 comments )
Report: Apple places order for 24-25 million 3G iPhones
Mon, Apr 28, 2008 - Long-time iPod manufacturer and current iPhone builder Foxconn Electronics has been selected by Apple to assemble the company's upcoming 3G iPhone handset, with volume shipments expected to begin this June, says a new report out of the Far East. ( 77 comments )
Piper on iPhone shortage as update sign; Acrobat 9 for Mac soon
Tue, Apr 1, 2008 - An investment note by Piper Jaffray calls the new iPhone shortage a sign of an impending new model. Also, Adobe will soon announce the next major version of Acrobat with new features, Sprint and Samsung have unleashed a direct iPhone rival, and a new report says Hon Hai will produce 10 million new iPhones. ( 56 comments )
