Apple is preparing to move a significant portion of its iPhone manufacturing to India as it tries to lessen its reliance on China.
Foxconn Investing $300 Million in Vietnam Manufacturing
Apple supplier Foxconn plans to invest some $300 million in its Vietnam manufacturing facilities in an effort to increase production.
iPhone Production Halted by Soaring COVID Cases in China
iPhone production has been halted at Foxconn factories in China as a result of soaring COVID cases.
Working Conditions Prompt Apple to Put Foxconn Plant on Probation
Foxconn’s India plant is on probation after Apple received complaints about working conditions.
Foxconn Entering EV Production in Europe, Latin America and India
Foxconn is working to become a powerhouse in the electric vehicle (EV) market, planning on production in Europe, Latin America and India.
Foxconn Boss: China’s ‘Days As The World’s Factory Are Done’
Hon Hai Precision Industry Co. (Foxconn) Chairman Young Liu has said China’s “days as the world’s factory are done,” largely because of the US-China trade war. Foxconn is the primary manufacturer of Apple’s iPhone, as well as a leading manufacturer…
Foxconn Expects to Reach Full Production by End of March
Foxconn is informing investors that it plans to “reach full seasonal capacity by the end of March.”
Foxconn Cleared to Reopen Zhengzhou Factory
According to Reuters, Foxconn has received clearance from the Chinese government to reopen its factory in Zhengzhou. Reuters’ sources said “about 16,000 people, or under 10% of Foxconn’s workforce in Zhengzhou, have returned to the plant” in the wake of…
Coronavirus Could Impact iPhone Production
Following assurances from Foxconn that the coronavirus would not impact its production, it appears factory shutdowns are on the verge of doing just that and impacting iPhone output in the process, according to Reuters. The Chinese government has told companies…
Coronavirus Impacting Apple’s China Operations
When discussing Apple’s Q1 2020 results, CEO Tim Cook told CNBC the coronavirus is impacting the company’s operations in China. According to Cook, the company is restricting employee travel in China and has already closed one store. Apple is also…
Foxconn Foresees No Impact From Coronavirus
The Verge is reporting that Taiwanese company Foxconn will not be adjusting manufacturing schedules or closing factories as China struggles with the coronavirus outbreak. Foxconn manufactures electronics for numerous companies and is probably most well-known for manufacturing Apple’s iPhones. The…
Fiat Chrysler And Foxconn Partner To Develop Electric Vehicles
The Wall Street Journal is reporting that Fiat Chrysler and Foxconn are working together to develop electric vehicles. Fiat Chrysler may be the eighth largest automaker, but it lags significantly behind in the electric vehicle market. This is a long-term…
iPhone 6 Leaks Show Size Comparison And (Possible) Green Color
The iPhone 6 is rumored to be released in September. Not only are people clamoring to know all the special features Apple has planned, but they want to find out what the phone will look like too. If rumors are…
Foxconn Reportedly Looking To Use Google’s Robots
Google has been acquiring robotics companies with plans to implement robots in manufacturing settings (among other places), and as it turns out, the company has already been working with one well-known manufacturer to do just that. The Wall Street Journal…
BlackBerry Taps Foxconn to Manufacture Future Devices
BlackBerry today unleashed a near-unfathomably bad third quarter financial report. The company reported a $4.4 billion loss and a 56% year-over-year decline in revenue. This dismal quarterly was expected after the taste investors got from BlackBerry’s nearly $1 billion second-quarter…
Foxconn to Expand U.S. Operations in Pennsylvania
By winning contracts for most of Apple’s mobile devices over the past five years, Chinese manufacturer Foxconn has become one of the largest companies in China. Though the company is still sitting at the forefront of smartphone, tablet, and other…
Foxconn Opens $25 Million Research Center
According to Taiwanese publication DigiTimes, Foxconn Electronics this week officially opened a new research and development facility in Nanning, China. Foxconn reportedly sunk $24.6 million into the facility. The report states that the center will be used for research and…
Foxconn Raises Age Limit For Hiring
Ever since Foxconn became Apple’s main manufacturer of the iPhone, the Chinese company has become the focus of many human rights and worker’s rights organizations around the world. Through Apple, the company has become one of the most closely watched…
Foxconn Could Become Mobile Provider in Taiwan
Foxconn Technology Group, the manufacturer of Apple’s iPhone and iPad products, is looking to take its business beyond manufacturing. In addition to media and software investments, the company could soon become a mobile carrier in China. The Wall Street Journal…