Rumor: 'iPad mini' production now underway in Brazil
With an official unveiling expected this month, Apple is said to be currently building "iPad mini" units at a Foxconn factory in Brazil.
Citing an unnamed source, Japanese blog Macotakara reported on Monday that production of the iPad mini is currently underway at a Brazilian factory. It was not known whether units were also being built in China, where most of Apple's devices are assembled.
The source also reportedly said that the final production unit does not have a microphone hole on the back side of the case. The new iPhone 5 added a microphone between the rear-facing camera and flash on the back of the unit, and mockups of Apple's smaller iPad also showed a rear mic.
Monday's report didn't identify Foxconn by name, but the company is responsible for assembling the majority of Apple's products, and opened a new factory in Brazil earlier this year.
Rumors first surfaced in July that Apple would produce its 7.85-inch iPad at a Foxconn factory in Brazil starting in September. The same website reported over the summer that production would begin in time for a fall launch.
Foxconn's factory in Jundiai, Brazil.
The latest report continues a flurry of iPad mini related news that has surfaced on Monday. Earlier reports pegged a possible Oct. 17 event to unveil the anticipated device, while a mockup of the rumored product was compared to a Google Nexus 7 and an Amazon Kindle Fire HD.
Citing an unnamed source, Japanese blog Macotakara reported on Monday that production of the iPad mini is currently underway at a Brazilian factory. It was not known whether units were also being built in China, where most of Apple's devices are assembled.
The source also reportedly said that the final production unit does not have a microphone hole on the back side of the case. The new iPhone 5 added a microphone between the rear-facing camera and flash on the back of the unit, and mockups of Apple's smaller iPad also showed a rear mic.
Monday's report didn't identify Foxconn by name, but the company is responsible for assembling the majority of Apple's products, and opened a new factory in Brazil earlier this year.
Rumors first surfaced in July that Apple would produce its 7.85-inch iPad at a Foxconn factory in Brazil starting in September. The same website reported over the summer that production would begin in time for a fall launch.
Foxconn's factory in Jundiai, Brazil.
The latest report continues a flurry of iPad mini related news that has surfaced on Monday. Earlier reports pegged a possible Oct. 17 event to unveil the anticipated device, while a mockup of the rumored product was compared to a Google Nexus 7 and an Amazon Kindle Fire HD.
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The fence is designed to keep people in. The top of the fence is tilted inwards. If it was designed to keep people out then the top would be tilted outwards. They don't want workers trying to escape with the new iPad Mini.
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Originally Posted by tylerk36
The fence is designed to keep people in. The top of the fence is tilted inwards. If it was designed to keep people out then the top would be tilted outwards. They don't want workers trying to escape wit the new iPad Mini.
With all of the leaks happening, I would suggest that Foxconn installs machine guard towers at crucial points in and around their factories. They should also thoroughly search everybody entering and leaving the premises.
Thieves and criminals should know that if you try to steal Apple products, then you might end up in deep shit. That might make them think twice before stealing.
Put me down for two.
Have you ever looked at razor wire up close? It doesn't matter which way it's tilted, going over it will suck no matter what.....
Sounds like a Brazilian wax substitute. Ouch!
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Originally Posted by tylerk36
The fence is designed to keep people in. The top of the fence is tilted inwards. If it was designed to keep people out then the top would be tilted outwards. They don't want workers trying to escape wit the new iPad Mini.
With all of the leaks happening, I would suggest that Foxconn installs machine guard towers at crucial points in and around their factories. They should also thoroughly search everybody entering and leaving the premises.
Thieves and criminals should know that if you try to steal Apple products, then you might end up in deep shit. That might make them think twice before stealing.
Maybe that is why we haven't seen any real parts yet. In Brazil they haven't established the underground leak for profit business model like in China. Give them time, they are new to this game. As far as the tilt of the stanchions, we don't know whether the adjoining parcel put up the fence or if Foxconn put up the fence. In Latin America there are a lot of those fences around almost every commercial industrial building. Sometimes they are double tilting in both directions.
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With all of the leaks happening, I would suggest that Foxconn installs machine guard towers at crucial points in and around their factories. They should also thoroughly search everybody entering and leaving the premises.
Thieves and criminals should know that if you try to steal Apple products, then you might end up in deep shit. That might make them think twice before stealing.
When I saw that photo, I was thinking they just built a brand new factory to look like a 40-year-old sweat shop. But now that I think about it, it actually does look more like a 40-year-old prison.
Or ... If you do break in you aren't getting out ... just saying.
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Originally Posted by BigBillyGoatGruff
When I saw that photo, I was thinking they just built a brand new factory to look like a 40-year-old sweat shop. But now that I think about it, it actually does look more like a 40-year-old prison.
Obviously, they are keeping people out. Not preventing people from leaving.
Thanks for the drive-by trolling.
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Originally Posted by iSheldon
Sounds like a Brazilian wax substitute. Ouch!
WTF? Not funny, not remotely related, and completely inappropriate.
I can see it now.... our next run at $700/share. Hopefully it won't drop back down too much.
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With all of the leaks happening, I would suggest that Foxconn installs machine guard towers at crucial points in and around their factories. They should also thoroughly search everybody entering and leaving the premises.
Thieves and criminals should know that if you try to steal Apple products, then you might end up in deep shit. That might make them think twice before stealing.
You mean, like they did in Poland?
Designed in USA
Made in America
Hell yes!!
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Originally Posted by Macky the Macky
Designed in USA
Made in America
Hell yes!!
I'm assuming that your post was meant as a joke, but I'll reply anyway.
Nope, it's made in Brazil, and it would be highly inaccurate and misleading to refer to it as made in America, as that term is widely accepted and known by intelligent people to mean the USA, you know, the country that actually has America as a part of it's name.
Apple agrees with me too, because I'm pretty sure it's not going to say "Made in America" on the rumored iPad mini. It'll most likely say "Made in Brazil", if this product even exists.
Any country trying to steal and capitalize on the "American" tag are obviously low life, jealous countries looking to deceive, misrepresent and piggy-back on the good reputation that the American brand carries and USA products have.
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You mean, like they did in Poland?
Yeah, it's just like the holocaust, with millions slaughtered. What a great example.
That could be the lying anti-Apple lunatics next campaign, your Apple products aren't just made by "slave labor", they're made in Nazi death camps!
Isnt this supposed to be a new plant? whats with the rust on the sign post?
Re: Designed in USA and Made in America..
well... at least I thought it was funny.
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Have you ever looked at razor wire up close? It doesn't matter which way it's tilted, going over it will suck no matter what.....
It's an iWire