smartphone sales

Foxconn factories in China on hiring spree ahead of Apple’s AI-compatible iPhone 16 launch

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Foxconn factories in China on hiring spree ahead of Apple’s AI-compatible iPhone 16 launch

Contract electronics manufacturer Foxconn is ramping up hiring in the world’s biggest iPhone plant in Zhengzhou, capital of central Henan province, as Apple gears up for the launch of its next-generation handset this autumn. The iPhone assembler, also known as Hon Hai Precision Industry, is offering a 25 yuan (US$3.44) hourly rate and a bonus … Read more

Apple video ads use humour to trumpet privacy protection for Chinese iPhone users

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Apple video ads use humour to trumpet privacy protection for Chinese iPhone users

Apple is using humour to trumpet the privacy and security functions of its iPhones in its latest advertising campaign targeting Chinese consumers, at a time when personal data leaks on Android phones have become a concern in China. Apple has published video skits featuring well-known Chinese comedian Yue Yunpeng, in which an Apple employee introduces … Read more