Two Chinese companies, Luxshare Precision and Goertek, are seeking funding to expand AirPods production to Vietnam.
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Apple's New Austin Facility, 100cameras and iPhone – TMO Daily Observations 2019-11-20
Andrew Orr and Charlotte Henry join host Kelly Guimont to discuss Apple’s Austin expansion and 100cameras using iPhones to teach photography.
Construction Begins of Austin, Texas Apple Campus
Construction has officially started on the Austin, Texas Apple campus which is expected to open in 2022 to manufacture Mac Pros.
President Trump Tours Texas With Tim Cook at Apple Facility
President Trump tours Texas at an Apple facility in Texas along with Apple CEO Tim Cook as soon as next week, although no official announcement has been made.
Foxconn Centers in Wisconsin Aren't Being Developed
Foxconn promised it would build five centers in Wisconsin that would each bring 100-200 jobs. But now it says they aren’t being developed.
Mac Pro Made in USA, Oprah's Book Club Returns – TMO Daily Observations 2019-09-23
Charlotte Henry and Andrew Orr join host Kelly Guimont to discuss the Mac Pro’s US-based manufacturing, and Oprah’s book club selection (don’t call it a comeback).
Confirmed: Apple Moves Mac Pro Manufacturing Back to Texas
Despite news in the past saying Apple was moving Mac Pro manufacturing to China, today a report says it will stay in Texas.
Apple Starts Using Recycled Rare Earth in Taptic Engine
Apple said today it will use recycled rare earth materials in the Taptic Engine of the new iPhone 11 models.
Apple Involved in TSMC Patent Lawsuit
GlobalFoundries accused TSMC of patent infringement involving 16 patents. Apple is cited in three of them.
Salmon Gold, Gift Card Shenanigans – TMO Daily Observations 2019-08-13
Andrew Orr and Charlotte Henry join host Kelly Guimont to talk about RESOLVE and Salmon Gold, and when gift cards go wrong.