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Monday, 3 February 2020

Apple Now Lets You Get Your iPhone Repaired at Your Home or Work

Apple is offering limited onsite iPhone repairs through its Authorized Service Provider Go Tech Services in select cities, meaning some customers can have their repairs done at their home or work.

Wistron to Assemble PCBs for iPhone in India Avoiding Import Tax Hike

Wistron is planning to begin the assembly of printed circuit boards (PCBs) for iPhones at its plant in southern India, avoiding a large import tax hike, reports Reuters.

On Saturday, India announced that beginning in April it will double the tax on imports of populated PCBs to 20% from 10%. A printed circuit board (PCB) supports and electrically connects key device components including the processor, memory, and wireless chips. It's estimated that once assembled the PCB accounts for half the cost of a smartphone.

Wistron began making Apple's low-cost iPhone SE in Bengaluru back in 2017. It also assembles iPhone 6S and iPhone 7 models there as well. Additionally, the company is working on a second plant about 40 miles away that could become operational by April. Sources say that facility will make iPhone 7 and iPhone 8 models, some of which will be exported.

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Foxconn Has Reportedly Seen 'Fairly Small Impact' From Coronavirus Outbreak, But That Could Change

Apple's largest manufacturing partner Foxconn has seen a "fairly small impact" from the Wuhan coronavirus outbreak so far, but the company could face a "big" impact to its iPhone production if the Chinese government forces factories to remain closed for an additional week or longer, according to Reuters.

The report claims that Foxconn has halted "almost all" of its production in China through February 9 as ordered, but its factories in other countries such as Vietnam, India, and Mexico have apparently been able to fill the gap for now.

The timing of the coronavirus outbreak could impact supply of the new lower-cost iPhone that Apple is expected to announce in March. Bloomberg recently reported that production of the device was slated to begin in February, but the coronavirus outbreak could delay that timeframe.

Given that Apple typically sources components from multiple suppliers, and that Foxconn has factories outside of China, it is likely that Apple will still release the lower-cost iPhone in March, even if supply is limited at launch.

Last week, the World Health Organization declared the Wuhan coronavirus outbreak a global public health emergency. More information about the virus and how to protect yourself is available on the agency's website.

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After a One Month Delay, the New Moto Razr Has Started Shipping a Week Early

Motorola’s reboot of the classic Razr featuring a new bendable screen was originally slated to go on sale in early January, but in order “to better meet consumer demand,” Moto decided to delay the phone’s launch to February 6th. However, it seems despite that new release date, some Moto Razr pre-orders have started…

Apple News Launches Special Coverage of the 2020 US Presidential Elections

Apple has launched special coverage of the 2020 US Presidential Elections in Apple News.

Coverage will include reporting and analysis from ABC News, CBS News, CNN, FiveThirtyEight, Fox News, NBC News, ProPublica, Reuters, The Los Angeles Times, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, TIME, USA Today and others.

Apple News 2020 election coverage includes a series of curated guides, special features and resources. Readers from all political viewpoints get one convenient place to access reliable election information throughout the year, stay informed about the issues and follow major election moments — including the debates, Super Tuesday, Democratic and Republican conventions, election night and the 2021 presidential inauguration — in real time.

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