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How Apple is Able to Keep its Supply Lines Open
During the most recent earnings call for Apple, acting CEO Tim Cook stated that the recent Japan Earthquake-Tsunami would cause “no material supply impact” to the company this quarter. Considering the...
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iPhone 5, iPad 3 Production Ramping up for September Launch, says DigiTimes
Everyone’s favorite Asian supply chain gossip rag is at it again. And believe me, I use the term “gossip rag” here with the utmost affection. DigiTimes is reporting that Taiwanese-based component...
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iPad 2 Plus May be in the Works, Says Analyst
The endless stream of rumors about what Apple is planning for this fall just got another one added to the pile: iPad 2 Plus. There have been numerous reports that say the iPad 3 is coming in Sept., but...
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Amazon Has Placed Second Largest Tablet Order for Q3?
Despite not having even been officially confirmed as existing yet, it seems that Amazon has placed a sizable order for its rumored Hollywood and Coyote tablets. Now it would just be nice to know that...
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Amazon Tablets and New Kindles Coming by Oct.?
The Amazon tablet rumors just keep rolling in, but now we’re finally hearing a possible release date: Oct. According to The Wall Street Journal, and the always reliable “people familiar with the...
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Tim Cook Implements Stricter Management Policies in Supply Chain, More...
Apple CEO Tim Cook has reportedly stepped up and is now requiring more frequent and in-depth inspections of Apple’s overseas plants. He has also reportedly introduced stricter management policies,...
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Foxconn Factory Closes Due to Worker Uprising
One of Apple’s iPhone 5 manufacturers, Foxconn, reportedly closed a factory temporarily after about 2,000 workers rioted. The company said that the uprising was a result of a worker disagreement in...
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iPhone 5 Build of Materials Costs $207 – $238, Depending on Model
IHS iSuppli released a report on Tuesday that suggests the iPhone 5 costs Apple between $207 and $238 to build, depending on the model and including both the materials and the price of manufacturing....
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