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Apple’s recycling program gives a leg up to e-waste business

Back in September, Apple began rolling out its in-store iPhone trade-in service in US Apple retail storesĀ as part of their Reuse and Recycling Program. In October, this program extended to the UK followed by other European retail locations. This program allows customers to walk into a store, have the value of their current iPhone determined […]

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Hardware iPhone News

Foxconn chair cites crushing demand, possible delays for iPhone 5 units

You know that iPhone 5 you ordered? You may have to wait a little longer for it to be manufactured and ship. Per Reuters, Crushing demand for the iPhone 5 has proven to be too much for Apple’s manufacturing partner, Foxconn, to handle, as it continues to struggle to produce the device. Foxconn Chairman Terry […]

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Apple TV Hardware Rumor

Rumor: Apple begins manufacturing first batch of HDTV units

Apple’s HDTV units might be en route relatively soon. Per China Business News, Apple this month is reported to have begun production of the first prototypes of its much-anticipated connected television sets at one of its overseas manufacturing facilities ahead of a general production ramp expected to begin late in the 2012 calendar year. The […]

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iPad News retail

Retina Display supplies constrained by demand, shift in labor practices for Foxconn workers

If you don’t have enough of a given part, it makes assembly a bit harder. Then there’s the awkward part about easing working conditions for your labor force… Per AppleInsider, demand for Apple’s new iPad remains strong, but production of the device has reportedly been limited by supply of Retina displays, as well as a […]

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MacBook Pro Rumor

Rumor: Apple to begin production of 200,000 15-inch MacBook Pro notebooks in April, 400,000 13-inch MacBook Pro notebooks in June

It won’t be long now. Per DigiTimes, Apple is gearing up to begin production of its new thinner and lighter MacBook Pros, with production of the new 15-inch model set to begin first in mid-April. Mass production of the new 15-inch MacBook Pro will see initial monthly shipments of 200,000 units, according to the web […]