Fair Labor Association: Foxconn factory has ‘tons of issues’
The Fair Labor Association has uncovered a number of issues that need to be addressed at a Foxconn’s Shenzhen factory, reports Bloomberg. “We’re finding tons …
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Chinese firm may sue Apple for $2 billion in U.S. over iPad name
On Friday, the Chinese company that claims to hold the trademark on the “iPad” name, threatened to sue Apple in the U.S. for $2 billion …
iPad trademark battle heats up as more Apple tablets seized
Chinese authorities have seized iPad tablets in at least two more cities as the battle over the “iPad” name rages in the East. Officials seized …
Fair Labor Association: Foxconn’s plant conditions are better than most
On Monday, Apple announced that the Fair Labor Association would be conducting audits of facilities managed by its Chinese suppliers. Foxconn Technology Group, whose factories manufacture …
Apple’s iPad 2 pulled from Amazon China as lawsuit looms
Apple’s class-leading iPad 2 tablet has been pulled from Amazon’s website in China following a lawsuit filed by Chinese firm Proview International. Proview recently filed suit …
Chinese firm looks to block iPad sales across the globe
On Monday, Chinese officials seized 45 iPads in response to a trademark complaint from Proview International, the owner of the “iPad” name in China. Proview …
Chinese authorities seize iPads over trademark infringement
Chinese officials seized 45 iPads in response to a trademark complaint filed recently by Proview International Holdings over the iPad name, reports the Hebei Youth …
Fair Labor Association to investigate Apple’s suppliers
Apple on Monday announced that the Fair Labor Association will be conducting audits of its suppliers, and the investigation will include Foxconn’s factories in Shenzhen …
iPhone 4S launch sent Apple Store sales skyrocketing
Apple Stores are often busy and with the release of new iPhones and iPads, Apple’s retail locations become bombarded with waves of excited customers. According …
Apple could sell as many as 40 million iPhones in China next year
Morgan Stanley analyst Katy Huberty believes Apple will partner up with both China Telecom and China Mobile over the next year, and will eventually make …
ZTE sets its sights on U.S. and China for smartphone growth
Phone maker ZTE recently said that it sees the United States and China as the two largest markets for smartphone sales growth. “The United States …
Chaos at Beijing iPhone 4S launch causes sales halt [video]
Pent up demand for Apple’s latest smartphone caused the company to halt sales of its just-released iPhone 4S in Beijing, China on Friday, fearing for …
Thousands line up for iPhone 4S launch in China
In eight hours, Apple’s iPhone will touch down in China for the first official time. Thousands have already lined up outside of Apple Stores, and …
Apple iPhone 4S to launch in China and 21 more countries on January 13th
Apple’s iPhone 4S is set to launch in China and 21 more markets on January 13th. The popular smartphone was previously rumored to be scheduled …
Chinese vendors form alliance to battle Apple and other patent predators
Handset makers in China have formed an alliance to prepare for possible patent battles with Apple, Microsoft and Nokia. Coolpad, Konka, TCL, ZTE and Lenovo …
Apple iPhone 4S could launch in China in mid-January
Apple’s iPhone 4S may make its debut in China before Chinese New Year on January 23rd. Several retail stores in Shenzhen and Shenyang have already …
Apple loses iPad trademark suit in China, could owe $1.5 billion in damages
Apple recently lost a trademark suit in China after it attempted to sue a Chinese firm for infringing on its iPad trademark. Apple originally filed …
Windows Phone launch in China may be pushed to first half of 2012
Microsoft has reportedly pushed the launch of its Windows Phone operating system in China to the first half of 2012. Microsoft’s China communications director Yang …
Windows Phones may soon become available in China
Microsoft is reportedly in talks to partner with Chinese retailer Suning in an effort to distribute Windows Phones throughout the country. Suning has more than …
China overtakes U.S. as world’s largest smartphone market
China has overtaken the United States as the world’s top smartphone market by volume according to new data released on Wednesday. Market research firm Strategy …
Apple coughs up the truth on pollution problems at 15 Chinese plants
Apple recently had a meeting with Chinese environmental groups during which it admitted that 15 of the plants it uses in its supply chain violate …
Ex-Motorola employee charged with espionage after attempt to sell trade secrets to China
Former Motorola software engineer Hanjuan Jin, a 41-year old naturalized United States citizen, is standing trial for stealing trade secrets from Motorola with plans to …
Hong Kong iPhone 4S pre-orders sell out in 10 minutes, analyst says
Apple iPhone 4S pre-orders in Hong Kong sold out within just 10 minutes, analyst Brian White with Ticonderoga Securities said Monday in a note to …
HTC now the most valuable brand in Taiwan
HTC recently surpassed Acer as the most valuable international technology brand in Taiwan, according to Taiwan Economic News. The accolade was awarded to HTC by …
Fire extinguished at Foxconn factory; production unaffected [video]
A Foxconn factory in Shadong, China caught fire on Tuesday but the blaze was quickly extinguished, Reuters reported. Foxconn said there will not be an …
Apple contributing to Chinese pollution, environmentalists say
Five environmental organizations in China have issued a report accusing Apple of contributing to the country’s pollution by providing business to suppliers that have “public …
Apple to launch new MacBook Air models in China
Apple is preparing to finally launch its mid-2011 MacBook Air models in the coming weeks according to checks performed by Ticonderoga Securities. In a note …
China steals top spot as world's largest PC market
China surpassed the United States as the world’s largest PC market during the second quarter of 2011 according to a new report from IDC. PC …
Lenovo sets sights on Apple in tablet PC race
Apple recently moved more products in China than Lenovo, but Lenovo CEO Yang Yuanquing isn’t afraid of Apple or its popular iPad tablet. One HSBC …
Apple sued for allegedly swindling customers, selling refurbished iPhones as new in China
Two separate lawsuits have been filed against Apple in China, accusing the tech giant of selling refurbished iPhone smartphones as new devices in multiple Beijing …
