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iPad Mini orders received in China

, Apr 18th 2012 Discuss [6]

It would appear that sources have confirmed orders coming in from Apple to one Taiwan-based manufacturer for the next generation in iOS device known as the iPad Mini. This of course is not the first we've heard of such a product, and though it's been common knowledge for some time now that Steve Jobs himself said there'd never be an Apple tablet smaller than the classic iPad, but Netease has reported that both Foxconn and Pegatron have received orders to begin construction on a new breed of iPad fitting somewhere in-between the iPhone and the current iPad in any iteration. Could Apple be moving to the next generation where lower prices on the original iPad will no longer cut it? Read The Full Story

Meizu announces MX Quad-core with Exynos processor

, Apr 15th 2012 Discuss [2]

Just five months after the Meizu MX became official, it's getting the quad-core processor that the Chinese superphone was rumored to get in the first place. But this time there's a surprise: the MX Quad-core is using Samsung's Exynos A9 architecture for its system-on-a-chip, something that should make performance junkies ecstatic even without a given clock speed. Meizu announced the new phone today with a planned release in June, claiming a 60% increase in processor performance and a 50% jump in GPU performance over the previous version. Read The Full Story

Anonymous not finished with China – More attacks coming soon

, Apr 9th 2012 Discuss [15]

Those popular hacktivists are at it again this past week, hacking hundreds and hundreds of Chinese government websites recently. While they managed to deface well over 500 sites we are now hearing they aren't finished yet and have even more plans for the Chinese government coming soon, and bigger targets. Read The Full Story

Anonymous China hacks government websites in protest

, Apr 5th 2012 Discuss [6]

Looks like those hacktivists are at it again. Anonymous has defaced even more websites, although the legion of hackers seems to be branching out, with this attack being perpetrated by Chinese Anonymous members. Hundreds of Chinese government websites have been defaced in the usual spectacular fashion. Dumps full of emails and phone numbers have also hit the internet via Pastebin, as well as instructions by the group on how to bypass the Great Firewall of China. Read The Full Story

ESER tablet presents the $50 Android

, Apr 2nd 2012 Discuss [4]

The promise of an almost-free Android tablet is here, though if you're looking for quality with that high order, you're may be in for a bit of dissapointment. The Shanzhaiben ESER tablet has been released internationally - centered in China - for a whopping $50 USD. This device is a 7-inch tablet running nearly the newest Android system out there with Gingerbread and will bring you a lovely single core Allwinner A10 ARM Cortex-A8 processor to back it up. This is the tablet you'll likely be getting from Aunt Bessie with a note that says "use this for school, no games!" for your birthday this year - expect it! Read The Full Story

Foxconn pay hike has other companies worried

, Mar 30th 2012 Discuss [10]

Following the highly public report on the working conditions and labor law violations at Foxconn's factories in China, the major Apple supplier promised to make several improvements, including reducing work hours and increasing wages. Although it was surprising that workers were actually more concerned than elated, it's quite understandable that other factories now worry that they'll have to follow suit. Read The Full Story

Apple, Foxconn promise to fix violations found by labor audit

, Mar 29th 2012 Discuss [3]

In what's considered one of the most detailed labor investigations of a Chinese manufacturer, the Fair Labor Association (FLA) has found excessive working times and various health and safety issues at the factories of Apple supplier Foxconn. Foxconn as vowed to rectify the violations and bring all factories up to spec by July 2013. Read The Full Story

Apple 25 Billionth download winner flown to Beijing

, Mar 29th 2012 Discuss [6]

As you may have heard at the start of this month, Apple's iTunes App Store had its 25 billionth download, and the prize for being the one to tip the scales went to the young lady appearing just now in Beijing newspapers collecting her prize. Chunli Fu (also reported as Fuchun Li) of Qingdao, China, downloader of the 25 billionth app, has this week been given a warm reception at the Beijing Apple store where she's received her gift card for the iTunes Store worth a whopping $10k USD. When at first she was contacted by Apple, Fu dismissed it as a hoax - imagine her surprise when Apple confirmed and her friends started pouring in calls of congratulations. Read The Full Story

Apple CEO Tim Cook tours Foxconn factory in China

, Mar 29th 2012 Discuss [9]

Apple has taken some heat recently regarding pay and working conditions in Foxconn factories located in China. The company has taken steps to address concerns, publishing reports in the past surrounding conditions in the factories. Tim Cook, CEO of Apple, is currently visiting China, and has paid a visit to a Foxconn factory. Read The Full Story

SlashGear Evening Wrap-Up: March 28, 2012

, Mar 28th 2012 Discuss [0]

Happy Wednesday, everyone. As we wrap up the middle of the week, here's a run-down of what made news today. First off, Verizon's 4G LTE Jetpack hotspot is launching on April 12. In the world of other smartphone platforms, AT&T has confirmed that the Windows Phone Tango update is coming soon. And finally, whether or not it's an iPhone, if you have an Apple product and you live in the US, you are now officially part of the majority. 50% of US households have an Apple device. Read The Full Story

Apple CEO Tim Cook meets with China’s vice premier

, Mar 28th 2012 Discuss [7]

Apple CEO Tim Cook is in China this week, meeting with the country's leadership to discuss intellectual property issues and to strengthen ties for greater cooperation, according to a report by the WSJ. Cook met with China Vice Premier Li Keqiang on Tuesday at Zhongnanhai, a location reserved for visiting foreign dignitaries. Read The Full Story

Proview will take “all legal measures” to stop iPad sales in China

, Mar 28th 2012 Discuss [2]

If you recall, there’s been some legal trouble over in China between Apple and Proview. Proview claim that Apple don’t have the proper rights to the iPad name in mainland China, while Apple disagree. Previously, Proview sent a bizarre letter to local vendors threatening litigation if they continued to sell iPads. Now the company is looking to block a potential new iPad launch after the latest version has been cleared for sale by the China Quality Certification Center. Read The Full Story
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