Amazon is likely going to move their Kindle e-reader manufacturing away from China. They have currently been doing business with Foxconn for over a decade, but due to the trade war between the United States and China, the company is looking for other countries. Tech companies have been hit hard by the trade conflict, which has seen tariffs slapped on $250 billion worth of … [Read more...] about Amazon is looking to move Kindle e-reader manufacturing out of China
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New iPad 3 to Arrive in the Next 3-4 Months
Word on the street is that the all new iPad 3 could be with us within the next 4-5 months. The time scale has been calculated on the basis of change in pattern observed among those in the supply chain who have now started to deliver the components required for the making of the next gen iPad to OEM contractors. Also, while production of components for the new iPad has picked … [Read more...] about New iPad 3 to Arrive in the Next 3-4 Months
Kindle Fire is the Most Sought After Tablet This Season After iPad
The Kindle Fire is here and is making waves that have reached Apple shores. Market research firm Changewave Research decided to find out how in-demand the Fire actually is, and have concluded the Kindle Fire is close on the heels of the iPad as far as demand and popularity goes. As per their report, Kindle Fire will emerge the second most purchased tablet device this holiday … [Read more...] about Kindle Fire is the Most Sought After Tablet This Season After iPad
Next-gen iPad to Be Assembled Starting Jan 2012
A total of one million units of high resolution flat panels have been shipped by LG Display, Sharp, and Samsung electronics in October, as reported by sources in the industry. The shipments were all against orders placed by Apple for their next generation iPad devices. There is a very close similarity to the touch modules being developed by TPK Holding and Wintek, which are … [Read more...] about Next-gen iPad to Be Assembled Starting Jan 2012
Foxconn’s Brazil plans hits rough patch
Foxconn, Apple's long term manufacturing partner had set up ambitious plans to manufacture the iPad tablet in Brazil though all of that seems to have come to a naught. The plant was supposed to be able to produce iPads in July 2011 though it was subsequently pushed back to November. Later, the schedule was revised once again to December but it now seems it has been pushed back … [Read more...] about Foxconn’s Brazil plans hits rough patch
Foxconn Plant in Brazil Reportedly Ready
We already knew Foxconn has zeroed in on Brazil as the site for its new plant and it's almost ready to start its commercial run. Production is expected to kick off in December, though industry watchers have earlier predicted the plant won't go live before early 2012. Also, while things will kick start at the Brazil plant by December at the earliest, it's likely Apple would like … [Read more...] about Foxconn Plant in Brazil Reportedly Ready
Apple May Add New Contractor for iPad 3
Things seem to be settling down with the iPad 3 as its intended launch period draws closer. Now there is further news coming from Apple's traditional China/Taiwan manufacturing base with reports coming in of Apple actively considering the addition of a second manufacturer for the latest iteration of the iPad. The new iPad 3 or iPAD HD+ is expected to make it to the market by … [Read more...] about Apple May Add New Contractor for iPad 3
Chimei Will Supply iPad Displays to Apple from June
Apple's iPad and the never-ending supply issues seem to be irrevocably intertwined. Supply is always falling short of demand for the tablet. To their credit, Apple has never stopped trying to overcome the situation. Take, for instance, their latest effort to ramp up production by roping in Chimei Innolux as the newest member of Apple's supplier list. Interestingly, Chimei … [Read more...] about Chimei Will Supply iPad Displays to Apple from June
Apple Adds Chimei Innolux Corp. as Supplier of iPad 2 Touch Panels
Apple has contracted Chimei Innolux Corporation as its newest supplier for the touch panel sensors and displays that go into the making of the iPad 2. With this, Chimei will be joining two other companies - Taiwan’s TPK Holding Corp. and Wintek Corp. that until now have been supplying the touch panels for the iPad 2. In spite of Chimei coming into the picture, TPK Holding … [Read more...] about Apple Adds Chimei Innolux Corp. as Supplier of iPad 2 Touch Panels
iPad 2 is set to be manufactured in Brazil
Foxconn Electronics, the Taiwan based company that exclusively manufacturers the iPad range of tablets for Apple has confirmed it is in talks with the Brazilian government to set up a plant in that country that would serve as additional assembly plants for the popular tablet. The entire deal might be worth $12 billion over the next five years though the financial aspects of it … [Read more...] about iPad 2 is set to be manufactured in Brazil
Foxconn to start shipping iPad 2 from end February’11
Its 100 days from now that the iPad in its new avatar or the next improved version of the still immensely popular Apple tablet will begin shipping as per what our friends at Digitimes are reporting stating that Foxconn plans in China have been so informed with initial shipments expected to reach around 400,000 to 600,000 units. This works out to a February end or early March … [Read more...] about Foxconn to start shipping iPad 2 from end February’11