It’s official. The Apple/Hyundai talks are off for the time being. South Korean carmaker Hyundai and affiliate Kia have declared they are no longer in negotiations with Apple to manufacture the rumored Apple Car. Hyundai has publicly stated that it’s no longer in discussions with Apple regarding the project. In a regulatory filing, Hyundai and […]
The Apple/Kia auto project rumors continue. A new report from South Korean news outlet Dong-A has indicated that Apple and Kia are close to reaching a deal that would see Apple invest about 4 trillion won (roughly $3.6 billion) on a collaborative “Apple Car” project with the company. The report, which doesn’t cite sources, says […]
It only takes a viral outbreak to throw things pretty far out of whack. More than a week after shutting down all stores and offices in China as a result of the coronavirus outbreak, Apple supplier Foxconn was approved to resume production at its Zhengzhou manufacturing plant. According to an anonymous source with direct knowledge, […]
Plans are being formed to ensure that the iPhones continue being produced at full-scale production rates by February 10, despite the presence of the coronavirus in China: Foxconn’s Hon Hai, the most important manufacturer for the U.S. company, said Tuesday it still expects to be able to restart facilities throughout China on schedule, according to […]
This could help improve the number of AirPods and AirPods Pro in the wild. Component suppliers Goertek and Luxshare are reportedly seeking financial financial support to expand AirPods assembly in Vietnam, thereby allowing for more Apple products to be sourced from outside China. Per sources close to the story, Goertek and Luxshare are reportedly seeking […]