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Apple partner Wistron winds down India business
Apple partner Wistron is winding down its operation in India by selling its iPhone manufacturing facility to the country’s conglomerate Tata Group. Read more…
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Apple resilient amidst SE Asia’s smartphone slump
Despite the diminishing smartphone shipments in Southeast Asia’s key markets, Apple has exhibited a commendable performance. Read more…
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Apple is risking its brand chasing the metaverse
It seems Apple is going to press ahead with the launch of a metaverse device this year. But without the guiding hand of Steve Jobs, it’s a risky proposition. Read more…
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Foxconn plans new India plant to expand Apple production
Foxconn will invest another $500m in India over the next few years to boost its manufacturing capabilities to enable Apple to expand production in the country. Read more…
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Twitter to charge Apple users more for revamped Blue service
Twitter didn’t say why Apple users were being charged more for Twitter Blue, but media reports suggest the company is looking for ways to offset App Store fees. Read more…
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Foxconn blames ‘technical error’ for Zhengzhou plant fiasco
Foxconn said a pay-related “technical error” occurred when hiring new recruits at its COVID-hit factory in Zhengzhou, and apologised to workers. Read more…
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Secondhand iPhones are racking up big sales in Japan
A tumbling yen has put new iPhones out of reach for some Japanese shoppers and sparked a growing secondhand trade in a major market for Apple. Read more…
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Apple cuts its iPhone sales outlook due to China lockdown
Apple expects lower shipments of high-end iPhone 14 models than previously forecast following a significant production cut at a virus-blighted plant in China. Read more…
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Foxconn iPhone factory caught up in Zhengzhou lockdown
China puts an industrial park housing a Foxconn iPhone factory under a seven-day lockdown, as Foxconn scrambles to quell worker discontent at the base. Read more…
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Apple looks to make some Airpods and Beats in India
Apple is asking its suppliers to move some AirPods and Beats headphone production to India in what could be an another local manufacturing win for New Delhi. Read more…
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Apple lovers in Asia to pay more for newest iPhones
Apple kept prices for its latest iPhones in the US but raised prices in some Asian countries where currencies have dropped against the dollar in the past year. Read more…
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Apple adds safety features to its latest gadget lineup
Apple avoided price hikes for its latest iPhones, focusing on safety upgrades rather than flashy new specs, with the exception of a new adventure-focused watch. Read more…
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Apple slapped with new antitrust suit in India
Tinder-owner Match Group files an antitrust case against Apple with the competition regulator in India over “monopolistic conduct” regarding in-app purchases. Read more…
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Apple to release ‘lockdown mode’ for iPhones to guard against spyware
Apple plans to release a feature called “Lockdown Mode” to add a new layer of protection for human rights advocates and political dissidents. Read more…
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Metaverse Standards Forum launches, but key names are missing
Tech giants have formed the Metaverse Standards Forum to make nascent digital worlds compatible with each other. Apple is not a member. Read more…
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CarPlay upgrade is Apple’s declaration of war on OEMs
Apple says auto OEMs are “excited to bring this new vision of CarPlay to customers”. But any OEM in its right mind should view it with horror. Read more…
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Apple says it will integrate its software deeper into car systems
Apple announces a lot of stuff at WWDC, including its plan to more deeply integrate its software into the core driving systems of cars. Read more…
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Apple is moving some iPad production from China to Vietnam
Apple is reportedly moving some of its iPad production out of China to Vietnam in response to the strict COVID lockdowns in Shanghai. Read more…
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China lockdowns hamper iPhone development schedules
Apple has told its suppliers to speed up iPhone development after China’s strict COVID-19 lockdowns have hampered schedules. Read more…
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Apple is gearing up for the metaverse because it has no choice
If Apple doesn’t go all-in on the metaverse, it’s likely to suffer a similar fate to Nokia’s former handset empire. Read more…