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Foxconn states that it has enough staff to meet 2020 iPhone launch

This is somewhat better news. Apple supplier Foxconn has announced that the company has reached its recruitment goals ahead of schedule and now has enough workers to meet “seasonal demand” at all of its Chinese plants. The hiring information suggests that Foxconn’s factories will be adequately staffed for the launch of the 2020 model iPhones […]

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Coronavirus continues to impact Foxconn’s Zhengzhou iPhone manufacturing plant, only 10 percent of workers estimated to have returned

It only takes a viral outbreak to throw things pretty far out of whack. More than a week after shutting down all stores and offices in China as a result of the coronavirus outbreak, Apple supplier Foxconn was approved to resume production at its Zhengzhou manufacturing plant. According to an anonymous source with direct knowledge, […]

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Apple cites unexpected shutdown issue with some 2019 13-inch MacBook Pro notebooks, offers guidance as to how to resolve issue

As drool-worth as the 2019 13-inch MacBook Pro might be, Apple has just confirmed that some users have reported experiencing unexpected shutdowns with the notebook. Apple, in turn, has offered the following guidance, which also suggests that users wait until the computer’s battery is below 90 percent before charging: Check if your computer’s battery is […]

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Apple to shutter Back to My Mac on July 1st

Come July 1st, 2019, Apple will be shutting down its Back to My Mac service. The service currently allows users to set up a network of Macs that could be accessed remotely, as well as remotely access a different Mac. The company has listed the following tools and services to help users transition out of […]

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Apple releases iOS 12.1 update, introduces Group FaceTime, 70+ new emoji, Dual SIM with eSIM support for 2018 model iPhones, etc.

You’ve been hankering for the iOS 12.1 update and it’s here. The update, which is available via iTunes or over-the-air, delivers on previously promised features and adds the following fixes and changes: Group FaceTime: – Adds support for video and audio calls with up to 32 participants simultaneously – Encrypted end-to-end so your conversations remain […]