Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo said that Foxconn is delaying its plan to reduce iPhone plant production due to stricter COVID-19 restrictions.
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Employees at Foxconn's iPhone Factory Vent About Strict COVID-19 Restrictions
Workers at Foxconn’s largest iPhone factory are afraid and angry over strict COVID-19 restrictions imposed since last week.
Foxconn Imposes Tougher COVID-19 Restrictions on iPhone Assembly Plant
Foxconn imposed tougher COVID-19 restrictions on its iPhone assembly plant in Zhengzhou province, requiring workers to eat in their dorms.
Apple Asking Employees To Return to Office Work Three Days a Week Starting Sept. 5
According to reports from “Bloomberg” Apple is once again trying to return to work three days a week, after plans fell apart back in May.
Apple No Longer Requires Its Corporate Employees to Wear Face Masks
Apple has informed its corporate employees that wearing face mask is no longer mandatory in some locations.
Chinese iPhone Maker Foxconn in 'Closed Loop' Operation Again Due to COVID-19
Chinese authorities asked iPhone maker Foxconn to implement a “closed loop” system for seven days to fight COVID-19.
Apple Delays Stricter In-Person Work Requirements Citing Rising COVID-19 Cases
Due to the rise in COVID-19 cases, Apple is delaying it’s stricter in-person work polices. Employees must be in-person two days a week.
Apple's Director of Machine Learning, Ian Goodfellow, Leaving Over In-Person Work Policy
Apple’s director of machine learning, Ian Goodfellow, is leaving the company citing issues with in-person return-to-work policy.
BMW Shipping Some Cars Without CarPlay, Thanks to Chip Shortage
BMW is temporarily shipping several models without CarPlay. Affected vehicles will get the feature in an upcoming OTA update.
Workers Riot At Quanta Factory Due To Strict COVID-19 Lockdowns
MacBook producers Quanta experienced a riot at its Shanghai factory due to China’s strict COVID-19 restrictions and lockdowns.
Foxconn Halts New Hiring Blitz at Zhengzhou Factory Amid COVID-19 and iPhone 14 Delay Concerns
Just a day after announcing a new hiring promotion, Foxconn backs out due to new COVID-19 restrictions. Rumors are now circulating that the iPhone 14 may see delays.
Latest China COVID Lockdown May Have Limited Effect on Apple iPhone Production, Thanks to Foxconn
With COVID-19 lockdowns in China, some worry about the impact to Apple’s iPhone production. One analyst thinks Foxconn may be the answer.
New COVID-19 Lockdowns in China Further Impact iPhone and iPad Production
As China continues to experience a surge of COVID-19 infections, lockdowns are taking place in cities that affect Apple’s supply chain.
Apple Drops Mask Mandate for Some Employees
As the spread of COVID-19 lessens, Apple is dropping mask mandates. Many corporate and retail employees won’t have to wear face coverings.
Apple Releases iOS 15.4 Beta, and Now Anyone Can Use Face ID With a Mask
It’s taken longer than it probably should have, but Apple’s latest iOS beta allows you to use Face ID with a mask.
How to Use Apple Maps to Check for COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements
If you want to check for COVID-19 vaccination requirements, Apple Maps is a good start. The app partners with Yelp to display the details.
CES 2022 Proves We’re Not Ready for Normal
As the world grapples with COVID-19’s omicron variant, CES 2022 shows tech giants and organizers don’t think it’s time to return to normal.
Apple Revises Return to Office Hybrid Model
Apple’s return to office hybrid model is to begin February 1, 2022. Employees will ease their way back, allowed four weeks of remote work.
Apple Increases COVID-19 Testing Even More for Unvaccinated Employees
Even though Apple isn’t mandating the vaccine, the frequency of required COVID-19 testing could prompt more double-jabs than before.
FaceTime SharePlay and More in iOS 15.1 Beta
The highly anticipated FaceTime SharePlay feature is back in the first iOS 15.1 beta. That’s not all that Cupertino has added, though.
Adding COVID-19 Vaccination Records to Apple Health
With iOS 15, you can easily store COVID-19 vaccination records on your iPhone. Just scan the QR code, and the information is in Apple Health.
Get the Vaccine or Get Tested More Often, Apple Says
Coinciding with the Biden administration’s “Get the Vaccine” push, unvaccinated Apple employees will face more frequent COVID-19 testing.