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Labor Audit Finds 'Serious' Breaches At Apple Supplier; Changes Promised
The audit, which Apple commissioned, found that 43 percent of workers at Foxconn had experienced or witnessed accidents, and nearly two-thirds said compensation does not meet their basic needs.
Apple iPhone 5 Rumors: 18 Gorgeous Concept Pictures Boast New Features, Bigger Screen [PHOTOS]
Apple fans are already clamoring for the iPhone 5, even though nobody outside of Cupertino knows what it looks like, what it can do, or when it's coming out. Thankfully, there are plenty of artists who love to draw up beautiful concept designs of the iPhone 5.
Apple Implements Sweeping Labor Reforms in Foxconn After Auditor Warns of 'Serious' Violations
An independent investigation into Foxconn factories and working conditions finds that changes need to be made. Apple has said they will be improved.
Memo To Thorsten: Here's How You Can Rebuild RIM
Now that new RIM CEO Thorstein Heins has shown he's taking aggressive action, here are some more ways to turn RIM around.
New IPad '3' Release Date Came As Apple Solidified Smartphone Market Share: Study
The release of the New iPad 3 earlier this month came as the Apple iPhone solidified its smartphone market share. Apple's iPhone and Android devices have the U.S. smartphone market locked down according to a new study released Thursday by Nielsen.
Apple, Foxconn set new standard for Chinese workers
Apple Inc and its main contract manufacturing Foxconn agreed to tackle violations of conditions among the 1.2 million workers assembling iPhones and iPads in a landmark decision that could change the way Western companies do business in China.
iPhone 5 Release Date: Patent Filing Reveals Apple Working on 3D Cameras; Will It Feature On Next iPhone?
Adding to the much-hyped rumor about the next Apple iPhone, a tech website cited on Thursday a patent filing in the US Patent and Trademark Office and said Apple could be working on an advanced camera for mobile devices that could create three-dimensional (3D) models of scanned objects and that the new development might arrive on future iDevices like the iPhone, iPod touch and iPad.
Google Tablets To Hit Online Stores: Should Apple And Amazon Be Afraid?
After a sluggish beginning, Google seems to start afresh with its tablets. The Internet search giant is now gearing up to sell branded tablets directly to its customers through online stores, according to a report in the Wall Street Journal. However, Google has not yet confirmed the report.
Apple supplier Foxconn cuts working hours, workers ask why
When Chinese worker Wu Jun heard that her employer, the giant electronics assembly company Foxconn, had given employees landmark concessions her reaction was worry, not elation.
FLA Hits Apple With Foxconn Stick: Says Worker Rights Denied in Chinese Factories
An audit by the Fair Labor Association has raised serious concerns over the working conditions at the Chinese factories of Foxconn Technology Group, which manufactures Apple products.
Apple, Foxconn to revamp China work conditions
Apple Inc and its China manufacturing partner, Foxconn, agreed to improve wages and working conditions at factories accused of being sweatshops, a move that could set a new higher-cost benchmark for other Western users of Chinese labor.
Apple, Foxconn revamp China work conditions
In a landmark development for the way Western companies do business in China, Apple Inc said on Thursday it had agreed to work with partner Foxconn to tackle wage and working condition violations at the factories that produce its popular products.
Flutter App Allows Kinect-like Gestures: Will Apple Begin Courtship?
Every year, the Y Combinator Demo Day gives startup companies an opportunity to pitch their incubated startups to the Valley's biggest investors. This edition brings more than 60 companies, and at least one of them is sure to make some waves: Flutter.
Apple Tim Cook China Visit Seen as Ending Foxconn Controversy?
Apple is facing increasingly more criticism regarding poor working conditions at its supplier Foxconn's Chinese factories. In an effort to improve working conditions, Apple CEO Tim Cook visited Foxconn Technology Group's new manufacturing facility for the iPhone in Zhengzhou, China.
Apple IPhone And Android Have US Smartphone Market Locked Down: Study
The Apple iPhone and Android devices have the U.S. smartphone market locked down according to a new study released Thursday by Nielsen.
Apple Foxconn Audit Reveals 'Serious' Chinese Labor Violations
An audit of Apple products manufacturer Foxconn found serious and pressing Chinese labor law violations.
Apple, Foxconn vow wide revamp of worker conditions
In a landmark development for the way Western companies do business in China, Apple Inc said Thursday it had agreed to work with partner Foxconn to substantially improve wages and working conditions at the factories that produce its wildly popular products.
iPhone 5 Release Date:10 Features, Specs We Want from Apple On Launch Day [PHOTOS]
The next generation iPhone is rumored to launch anytime between now, the June Worldwide Developers Conference and the more likely release date of October 2012.
Apple 5-inch Retina Display iPad Mini Set For 2013 Debut? (Rumor)
Apple has been sticking to 3.5-inch screen size for its phones and 9.7-inch screen size for its tablets. But for past few months, we have been hearing rumors about bigger screen iPhone and smaller screen iPad dubbed iPad Mini. Recent reports have warmed up all these rumors.
Owning Apple Products Determines How Rich You Are?
A recent survey says that over 50% of households in the West own an Apple device and are more likely to be young. The survey also says richer users have more Apple devices.
Apple Releases iTunes 10.6.1: 4 Key Features Of The Software Update And How to Download It
Apple released a software update for its iTunes music platform, called iTunes 10.6.1. The update is mostly filled with minor fixes and repairs in order to make the iTunes experience less buggy and more enjoyable.
Apple Settles Antennagate For iPhone 4: How To Get Your Free Case Or $15 Cash Settlement for Reception Issues
Owners of Apple iPhone 4 received a legal notice on Thursday from iPhone4Settlement.com with information about their eligibility and how to obtain a $15 cash settlement or free bumper case from the Antennagate scandal after the release of the iPhone 4, when users reported reception issues caused by the antenna. But who is eligible for the settlement refund and how does one go about to obtain it?
Apple CEO Visits Foxconn's iPhone Plant in China
Apple Inc's Tim Cook, on his first trip to China as the chief executive officer, has visited an iPhone production plant run by the Foxconn Technology Group, which is being accused of improper labor practices.
Apple iPhone 5 vs. Samsung Galaxy S3: Clash Of The Smartphone Titans In The Offing
With rumors about the upcoming flagship smartphones of both Apple and Samsung spreading like wildfire, it would be interesting to see how the two super phones stack up against each other. Here's a comparison between Apple iPhone 5 and Samsung Galaxy S3, based on the highly anticipated features of the both the devices.
New iPad Or iPad 2? Given Too Many Problems With The New, Should You Stick To The Older Version?
Tech giant Apple unveiled its third generation iPad in early March. The new iPad is definitely beautiful, with a promising and stunning new Retina display, quad-core graphics and 4G LTE capability. However, despite all these breakthrough features, has it failed to please everyone?
Apple CEO visits Foxconn's iPhone plant in China
Apple Inc's Tim Cook, on his first trip to China as the chief executive officer, has visited an iPhone production plant run by the Foxconn Technology Group, which is being accused of improper labor practices.
Apple iPhone 5 Rumors Roundup: Release Date, Concept Designs and Exciting New Features [PHOTOS]
Most people expect the iPhone 5 to be revolutionary, but since Apple keeps its lips sealed until the official unveiling, the best we can do is try to separate fact from fiction. Here, we round up everything we know -- from the release date, to the design, to its features -- and try to give you a picture of Apple's latest creation.
New iPad 3 4G Label Brings Apple Legal Trouble in Australia
The new iPad is garnering success for Apple, but the little beauty is also plaguing the company with legal woes that won't just end here. Apple has launched the new iPad in Australia with a plethora of advertisements showing off the awesome features of the one tablet to rule them all. Unfortunately, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) is not pleased, not one bit.
Apple’s Cook in China: What’s The Strategy?
Apple (Nasdaq: AAPL) CEO Tim Cook’s visit to China isn’t for sightseeing. Rather, the new boss has met Vice Premier Li Keqiang, who may be the next Premier of China, as well as other officials.
New iPad '3' Battery Concerns: Apple Speaks Up
The new iPad's bigger battery has raised all sorts of concerns among iPad owners. From overheating to a fluctuating gauge; Apple's battery has once again made headlines.


