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Rumor: iPad 3 Already in Production for Early March Release

Alex Heath ∙ January 11, 2012

The latest rumor from Japanese blog Macotakara claims that production for the next-generation iPad has already begun, and that Apple is expected to ship the product by early March. Foxconn and Pegatron are reportedly manufacturing the iPad 3 as we speak, and Foxconn is responsible for 85% of the supplies.

According to the report, initial shipments are scheduled to go out in early March, corroborating early claims from different sources. Apple is expected to hold a low-key media event at the end of January, but no dates have been given for other events in the coming months.

The $12 Billion iPad Deal That Might Never Go Through

Sébastien Page ∙ September 29, 2011

A few months ago we reported about Foxconn's plans to open a factory in Brazil where it would produce iPads. The $12 billion deal is now at risk, according to Reuters.

Citing government officials, Reuters reports that the deal is stagnant, due to disagreements on tax breaks, but also because of the country's unadapted infrastructures and the lack of skilled work force in Brazil...

Where Did the Design for the Leaked iPhone 5 Cases Come From?

Cody Lee ∙ September 28, 2011

Don't worry, this isn't your typical iPhone 5 rumor — we're getting just as sick of them as you are. This is a possible theory on how accessory manufacturers were able to make cases for the purported iPhone 5, months before Apple announced it.

M.I.C gadget is reporting that it has heard from an accessory shop located in Shenzhen, China that a Foxconn employee was paid to sneak the handset out of the plant. The device was then sold to a case manufacturer for roughly $3,100. Read on...

Apple Bans iPhone Story, a Game that Criticizes iPhone Production

Cody Lee ∙ September 14, 2011

If you haven't figured it out by now, Apple is very picky about applications it allows in its App Store. Even software that makes the cut can be removed at the drop of a hat if the company sees fit.

Apple's decision to reject and ban apps typically garners a fair amount of criticism from developers and the iOS community. And this time is no different. Hit the jump to see why Apple banned Molleindustria's iPhone Story...

Apple Already Churning Out 150,000 iPhone 5 Units Per Day

Alex Heath ∙ Updated March 18, 2019

With Apple's next media event on the horizon, iPhone 5 production has already ramped up overseas. Foxconn, Apple's main supplier, is allegedly building 150,000 iPhone 5 units per day.

The supply chain is expected to reach 5-6 million iPhone shipments during September, with Apple's next gen iPhone announcement expected to drop at the end of this month or in early October.

Foxconn Expected to Manufacture 20 Million iPad 2s in 3rd Quarter

Guest Author ∙ September 2, 2011

Foxconn, the manufacturer of all Apple products, is expected to manufacture 20 million iPad 2s in Q3.

This report, which originally surfaced from DigiTimes, comes after Foxconn released their financial earnings for the first half of the year. Their earnings were a whopping NT$27.38 billion, or about $945.93 million in US dollars...

Foxconn to Replace Workers With Robots in the Next 3 Years

Cody Lee ∙ August 1, 2011

If you would have asked the world 40 years ago what 2012 would be like, a lot of folks would have probably said that we'd be driving vehicles that didn't touch the ground and there'd be tons of robots.

While flying-cars still appear to be a long ways away from materializing, the latter prediction may not be too far off. Apple's go to parts manufacturing firm Foxconn is reportedly about to add 1 million robots to the population...

Your Next iPad Will Be Made in Brazil

Guest Author ∙ June 20, 2011

While Apple's iPads are currently assembled in the Foxconn factories in China, by September the devices will also be produced in Brazil. The country's Minister of Science and Technology, Aloízio Mercadante, has revealed that Foxconn's new plant in the Brazilian city of Jundiai was initially scheduled to begin production of Apple's tablet in late July, but due to "construction glitches" and a shortage of skilled workers, that date has had to be pushed back.

Foxconn now has 175 engineers set to work in the plant, who have been sent to China for training. However, the company will require over 200 to get things moving. When the factory does open its doors, Brazilians can expect the iPad to be around 40% cheaper for consumers than the model currently imported from China...

3 People Sent to Jail Over Chinese iPad 2 Leak

Oliver Haslam ∙ June 15, 2011

If you think back to just before the iPad 2 was officially announced, you'll probably also remember the unusual way in which the new hardware was being leaked left and right; specifically, leaks that came out of Chinese supply sites.

Recently, the Chinese police became involved and as a result, three people have been arrested in relation to the leaking of iPad 2 information after a three month investigation, according to The Wall Street Journal....

So The Leaked iPhone 5 Photo Might Have Been Taken With…An iPhone 5?

Jeff Benjamin ∙ Updated February 24, 2017

I'm ashamed that I didn't notice this detail before, but props to the eagle eyed Kurt178 and Appman over at iFans for noticing the details.

When you take a look at the leaked shot of what is purportedly an iPhone 5 back plate, it appears that it was snapped with an iPhone...just not any iPhone currently in production.

The phone's reflection shows what looks to be a camera opposite from the flash, incidentally, just like the item that is being captured on camera.

Apparently, some Photoshop magic was used in order to better highlight the device in the reflection, rendering it pretty easy to spot...

Foxconn Accident Could Cost Apple 500,000 iPads

Sébastien Page ∙ Updated May 16, 2016

Last week a terrible accident happened at a Foxconn factory, which happens to be where iPad 2 are made. The explosion that claimed 3 lives and wounded several other people has obviously slowed down production at the factory.

According to research firm IHS iSuppli, Apple may face a production loss of 500,000 iPads after this explosion. Production capacities of the iPad 2 were already pretty tight with Apple selling them as fast as they were making them, but this accident could make things worse...

Explosion Occurs at iPad Factory, Apple and Foxconn Comment

Guest Author ∙ May 21, 2011

I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but it looks like there's been an accident at Apple's manufacturing partner, Foxconn's Chengdu, China factory. At this point details aren't completely clear but it seems the explosion at the factory plant unfortunately caused sixteen injuries and two deaths.

The Chengdu plant opened up last year in an effort to increase production of Apple's iPad tablet. The explosion reportedly occurred at 7pm Chengdu time yesterday. Foxconn states that they are working with security officials to find out exactly what caused the accident. Both Apple and Foxconn have released statements regarding the explosion...