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Wistron sees no major impact of Karnataka plant vandalisation on company

Taiwanese major to continue manufacturing iPhone SE and iPhone 7 models at the unit

Wistron sees no major impact of Karnataka plant vandalisation on company
Updated On : 21 Dec 2020 | 11:58 PM IST

Apple iPhone 13 series to come with LiDAR sensors: Report

The report claims that unlike the iPhone 12 series, all the phones in the iPhone 13 series are expected to be equipped with LiDAR sensors

Apple iPhone 13 series to come with LiDAR sensors: Report
Updated On : 21 Dec 2020 | 7:01 PM IST

'Limited' financial impact of Indian factory damaged by violence: Wistron

An Indian factory damaged by violence this month was a new facility with limited production and so there will be limited financial impact, Taiwanese Apple supplier Wistron, which runs the plant, said

'Limited' financial impact of Indian factory damaged by violence: Wistron
Updated On : 21 Dec 2020 | 8:05 AM IST

Apple temporarily shuts stores in US and UK as coronavirus cases surge

The iPhone maker's shares were down in trading after the bell. That announcement covered at least 12 stores

Apple temporarily shuts stores in US and UK as coronavirus cases surge
Updated On : 21 Dec 2020 | 1:23 AM IST

Big Tech's big worries: Why are govts everywhere out to de-fang FAANG?

So far, there seems to be limited debate about their activities in India, where virtually all FAANG companies have teamed up in different ways with India's most powerful businessman, writes T N Ninan

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Updated On : 20 Dec 2020 | 8:18 AM IST

Apple puts Wistron on probation, suspends new business opportunities

Wistron on Saturday admitted to certain lapses in payments to workers at the facility in Kolar district and said that it is removing its vice president Vincent Lee, who oversees its business in India

Apple puts Wistron on probation, suspends new business opportunities
Updated On : 19 Dec 2020 | 3:59 PM IST

iPhone maker Wistron agrees to lapses in payment of wages, sacks India VP

Assures that all workers will be fully compensated immediately

iPhone maker Wistron agrees to lapses in payment of wages, sacks India VP
Updated On : 19 Dec 2020 | 3:09 PM IST

Apple supplier Wistron could not manage scaled up India plant: Govt report

Several thousand contract workers at Wistron angered over alleged non-payment of wages destroyed property, factory gear and iPhones at the plant early on Dec

Apple supplier Wistron could not manage scaled up India plant: Govt report
Updated On : 19 Dec 2020 | 1:59 PM IST

Apple to focus on cementing its position in mid-premium range phones

Apple will focus on cementing its position further in 2021 with wooing mid-premium range consumers in the price-conscious smartphone market, leading industry experts said

Apple to focus on cementing its position in mid-premium range phones
Updated On : 19 Dec 2020 | 1:47 PM IST

The irony in Facebook's tone-deaf attack on Apple giving data protection

The company declared in newspaper ads that it was "standing up to Apple." It's a desperate ploy that's unlikely to work

The irony in Facebook's tone-deaf attack on Apple giving data protection
Updated On : 19 Dec 2020 | 9:37 AM IST

Initial probe of Wistron India violence finds 'labour violations': Report

Wistron is one of Apple's top global contract manufacturers

Initial probe of Wistron India violence finds 'labour violations': Report
Updated On : 19 Dec 2020 | 1:24 AM IST

Riot-hit iPhone supplier Wistron hired more than it could handle: Report

The rapid expansion stretched the company's systems and sapped the bandwidth of its management team

Riot-hit iPhone supplier Wistron hired more than it could handle: Report
Updated On : 18 Dec 2020 | 6:19 PM IST

PM Modi 'very much worried' about violence at iPhone factory: Karnataka CM

Hundreds of workers stormed the factory in Kolar over the weekend, damaging property and looting thousands of iPhones and laptops

PM Modi 'very much worried' about violence at iPhone factory: Karnataka CM
Updated On : 17 Dec 2020 | 2:54 PM IST

Apple wants to make iPhone user tracking harder and Facebook is upset

Facebook previously told investors that Apple's changes, scheduled to go live early next year, will lead to significant headwinds because most of its advertisers are small businesses

Apple wants to make iPhone user tracking harder and Facebook is upset
Updated On : 17 Dec 2020 | 8:20 AM IST

Centre steps into Wistron case, asks Karnataka to swiftly complete probe

Violence had broken out at Taiwanese tech giant's plant near Bengaluru on Saturday, several employees ransacked the unit over alleged non-payment and deduction of wages

Centre steps into Wistron case, asks Karnataka to swiftly complete probe
Updated On : 16 Dec 2020 | 9:34 PM IST

Tech giants risk breakup as EU unveils tougher rules to curb power

Companies like Amazon.com Inc, Apple Inc. or Alphabet Inc.'s Google could face fines of as much as 10 per cent of their revenue

Tech giants risk breakup as EU unveils tougher rules to curb power
Updated On : 16 Dec 2020 | 1:42 AM IST

Wistron in troubled waters: Apple steps in, no change in 2021 schedule

The iPhone and MacBook maker has rushed in an army of mediators to nip the crises in the bud

Wistron in troubled waters: Apple steps in, no change in 2021 schedule
Updated On : 16 Dec 2020 | 6:10 AM IST

Apple aims to make 30% more iPhones in first half of 2021 on strong demand

The target will be regularly reviewed and revised in response to consumer demand

Apple aims to make 30% more iPhones in first half of 2021 on strong demand
Updated On : 15 Dec 2020 | 7:28 PM IST

Apple may embed antennas, Touch ID in future iPhone display

Apple is reportedly planning to bring iPhones with larger screens

Apple may embed antennas, Touch ID in future iPhone display
Updated On : 15 Dec 2020 | 5:36 PM IST

iPhone maker Wistron cries conspiracy, may roll back India expansion plans

Plans to hire up to 25,000 employees by the end of 2021 look doubtful now for the Taiwanese company, say sources

iPhone maker Wistron cries conspiracy, may roll back India expansion plans
Updated On : 15 Dec 2020 | 2:52 AM IST