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Rumor: Apple Vision Pro could see “imminent” release in U.S. Apple Store locations

Apple’s Vision Pro headset could be on the brink of launch which are U.S. Apple Store retail locations, beginning final preparations for the device to go on sale. According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman in the latest “Power On” newsletter, Gurman said that the Vision Pro is now shipping in small quantities to warehouses across the […]

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Rumor: Luxshare could take on additional role in producing “iPhone 15 Ultra” handset

According to recent rumors, Foxconn won’t be Apple’s sole assembly partner for the upcoming iPhone 15 Pro Max handset. Taiwanese research firm TrendForce has indicated that Apple has recruited Luxshare to help assemble the handset in 2023. It’s unclear what percentage of orders Luxshare will fulfill, but the move will help to reduce Apple’s risks […]

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Kuo: Apple suspends AirPods Pro 2 assembly through Chinese supplier Goertek

Apple has apparently instructed Chinese supplier Goertek to suspend assembly of its second-generation AirPods Pro earbuds given production issues. Per noted analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, Chinese supplier Luxshare has expanded production of the second-generation AirPods Pro to fill the gap and is now the exclusive supplier of the wireless earbuds for the time being. “Goertek’s suspension […]

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iPhone 14 enters trial production phase

Apple has entered its trial production phase of the iPhone 14, wherein the company produces a small number of the upcoming handset to prepare for mass production later. Per recent reports, assemblers Foxconn and Luxshare have begun the trial production phase. When an iPhone assembler begins the trial production stage, it has four main goals. […]

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Rumor: China-based Luxshare brought in to assist with iPhone 13 production, final push to meet deadline

Per the rumor mill and Nikkei Asia, Apple has begun tapping additional Chinese suppliers as it seeks to meet its targets for iPhone 13 production and launch. The company is set to produce between 90 million and 95 million iPhones through January, and China’s Luxshare Precision Industry has won 3 percent of orders away from […]