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Rumor: Apple suspends contract with MacBook Air component supplier Kerson after high ball bearing defect rate noted

Apple is apparently irked at MacBook bearing supplier Kerson, has suspended its production for inspection purposes due to “quality issues,” and shifted orders to other suppliers through the end of the year. Per Taiwanese industry publication, the suspension came after Apple discovered a high defect rate with the supplier’s bearings for the month of August. […]

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White House policy may push Apple to widen its self-repair program in the near future

The White House on Tuesday stated that Apple is set to widen its support for hardware repair. The news comes courtesy of the US National Economic Council Director, Lael Brainard, in prepared remarks for a White House event on Tuesday night. Citing previous legislation in California and other states, the director said that “whether you […]

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Consumer Reports testing highlights iPhone 15 Pro Max’s durability

Following last week’s event wherein the YouTube channel JerryRigEverything noted that the iPhone 15 Pro Max’s back component could be cracked by bending it with your hands, some speculation has been raised as to the durability of the new titanium frame. It was also noted that the smaller 6.1-inch iPhone 15 Pro did not crack […]

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Apple to announce Q3 2022 earnings on Thursday, July 28th

Apple on Tuesday announced that the company will report its third fiscal quarter earnings of 2022 on Thursday, July 28. The earnings report and subsequent call will provide insight into product performance in the period between March and June. Apple in April introduced the Mac Studio, Studio Display, iPad Air, and iPhone SE 3, and in June, followed it […]

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Rumor: Apple adds Wingtech Technology to next-gen MacBook Air suppliers, brings company back into the fold

Apple has reportedly added a third contract manufacturer to help produce its MacBook notebook that will handle assembly orders for the upcoming M2-based MacBook Air. China-based Wingtech Technology, which was previously on the outs with Apple, has won the contract for the upcoming ultralight notebook. The company joins Quanta Computer and Foxconn in what is […]