Apple has apparently notified contract manufacturing partners that it is aiming to diversify its production outside of China. Although some of Apple’s products are already produced in countries like Vietnam and India, the vast majority of Apple’s manufacturing takes place in China, at Foxconn and Pegatron facilities. According to the Wall Street Journal, Apple has […]
This is pretty nifty. As noticed and sent along by PowerPage head honcho Jason O’Grady, the Apple Park Visitor Center is one of the only Apple retail stories in the U.S. to support contactless pay straight from an iOS device. The video is nifty, and it foretells a pretty spiffy shopping experience should the technology […]
Only one week after lowering its estimated trade-in values for many of its products, Apple has launched a bonus program until of the month. Until May 31st, the company is offering a bit more for its devices to make up for some of the shortfall. The offer is valid in the U.S., U.K, Germany, Spain, […]
The global chip shortage is expected to remain an issue until 2024, according to Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger. The global semiconductor shortage is continuing to squeeze the electronics industry by limiting the manufacture of chips. While efforts are being made to try and improve the situation, Intel’s CEO doesn’t think supplies will ease anytime soon. […]
As many as half of Apple’s suppliers in China may be under continued COVID-19 lockdowns, thereby leading to issues in the production process that could lead to a supply chain cut-off. According to Nikkei Asia, half of Apple’s 200 top suppliers have production facilities in and around Shanghai. The COVID lockdowns have affected major production […]