Constrained by COVID-19 restrictions at its largest factory, Foxconn is apparently looking to quadruple its workforce in India. The hiring increase is expected to occur over the next two years, according to Reuters. In the face of strict health regulations threatening its bottom line, Foxconn is said to be diversifying its supply chain away from […]
Apple has apparently instructed Chinese supplier Goertek to suspend assembly of its second-generation AirPods Pro earbuds given production issues. Per noted analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, Chinese supplier Luxshare has expanded production of the second-generation AirPods Pro to fill the gap and is now the exclusive supplier of the wireless earbuds for the time being. “Goertek’s suspension […]
This is where things get tricky. iPhone workers have reportedly been walking out in significant numbers following a recent COVID-19 outbreak at the world’s largest iPhone assembly plant in Zhengzhou, China. While some are worried about the risk of infection, others are said to be unhappy about Foxconn’s lockdown policies, which have allowed the plant […]
The good news is that the iPhone 14 Plus, the newest 6.7-inch iPhone 14 that isn’t a Pro model, officially launches this Friday, October 7th. The bad news is that Apple’s website currently shows shipping delays into next week for all iPhone 14 Plus models and configurations. With the forthcoming launch, Apple’s U.S. order page […]
You might have an easier time buying the higher-end iPhone 14 as opposed to the base models. Per ITHome, Foxconn, one of Apple’s largest suppliers, has been instructed to dismantle at least five production lines that were previously making the iPhone 14 in Zhengzhou, China. Based on the report, it’s unclear if this includes just […]