Apple turns to Luxshare to meet expected 'iPhone 13' demand
Apple AirPods and Apple Watch supplier Luxshare has won its first orders to manufacture the forthcoming "iPhone 13," alongside regular assembler Foxconn.
Apple AirPods and Apple Watch supplier Luxshare has won its first orders to manufacture the forthcoming "iPhone 13," alongside regular assembler Foxconn.
The flooding in China's Zhengzhou region caused power to fail at iPhone manufacturer Foxconn's facility, with water getting into parts of the factory before production resumed.
Apple's major iPhone supplier Foxconn says that its operations have not been affected by the extreme floods in Zhengzhou, home of the company's main facility.
Apple partners TSMC and Foxconn are helping Taiwan secure COVID-19 vaccines, by buying a total of 10 million doses to be distributed by the territory's government.
Apple suppliers Foxconn and Pegatron will share orders for the Cupertino tech giant's "iPhone 13" mini later in 2021, according to a new report citing supply chain sources.
Foxconn's revenues in the second quarter of 2021 were up 20% year-over-year because of continued elevated demand of the iPhone and other consumer devices.
India has chosen Dell, Flex, Wistron's ICT subsidiary, and Foxconn's Rising Stars to take part in a $1 billion incentive plan to boost local manufacturing.
Apple suppliers Foxconn and Luxshare have been forced to shut down their factories in northern Vietnam, following a coronavirus increase in the region.
Foxconn is expecting the existing component shortage to worsen for the remainder of 2021, and it will ultimately impact consumer electronics giants like Apple and Samsung, with some parts already seeing back-orders into 2022.
Electronics manufacturer Foxconn, which makes Apple's iPhone 12 range, has reported earning over $1 billion in the first quarter of 2021, beating industry expectations.
India's latest COVID-19 outbreak is causing production issues for Apple assembly partner Foxconn, with worker infections causing iPhone 12 production to fall to less than half the usual level.
A pair of facilities in India operated by Apple supply chain partners Wistron and Foxconn were affected by COVID-19 in May, reports state, with a total of 13 employees confirmed to be infected.
Major iPhone 12 assembler Foxconn has increased its bonuses for staff on the production line, now offering a one-time $1,158 on top of salaries when workers meet certain conditions.
Apple iPhone assembler Foxconn has signed a new deal with the state of Wisconsin in which it will pay less than 10% of its original $10 billion commitment.
Foxconn parent company Hon Hai earned $47 billion in the first quarter of 2021, up 44% from last year, reportedly on demand from home workers buying iPhone 12 models.
The global semiconductor shortage wreaking havoc on industries across the globe could last until 2022 before supply begins to meet demand, though Apple could avoid the worst of it.
Apple contracting partner Foxconn saw a 4% decline in 2020's fourth quarter year-over-year, citing the widespread issues caused by the coronavirus pandemic as the primary reason.
Following reportedly unsuccessful talks with existing car manufacturers, Apple may be considering using existing suppliers, such as Foxconn, for the production of the "Apple Car."
Apple is preparing to move up to 10% of production for the iPhone 12 from China to India, reports claim, with assembly partner Foxconn said to be working on units for sale within the country and for the export market.
Electric vehicle manufacturer Fisker will join forces with Apple's main iPhone manufacturer Foxconn to produce more than 250,000 electric vehicles a year, starting in 2023.
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