Apple encourages suppliers to move to green energy with new investment projects
Apple has made the move to using 100% renewable energy, but now hopes that it can convince its suppliers to do the same. AppleInsider – Frontpage News
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Angela Ahrendts touts Apple’s investment in Japan, says ‘several’ new retail stores coming
Earlier this week, Apple officially announced that it will open its new Japanese store in Tokyo’s retail district of Shinjuku on April 7th. Now, Angela Ahrendts is teasing that Apple has a lot more planned for Japan customers, with this store only being the beginning… more… 9to5Mac
This week’s top stories: Disabling iPhone throttling, iPhone X design improvements, Apple’s investment in the US, more
In this week’s top stories: Tim Cook makes a big announcement regarding iPhone throttling, possible iPhone X design improvements, a beautiful watchOS 5 concept, and much more. Read on for all of this week’s top stories… more… 9to5Mac
Apple mulls joining reported SoftBank-backed investment in Didi to avoid dilution of existing stake
Japanese tech giant SoftBank is reportedly in talks to back a $ 6 billion investment in Chinese ride-hailing firm Didi Chuxing, a move that could dilute stakes of existing backers like Apple. AppleInsider – Frontpage News
Report: Apple & Foxconn ‘mulling’ $7B investment in U.S. manufacturing with ‘highly automated’ display facility
According to President Trump, Tim Cook has “eyes open” to United States-assembled iPhones and a new report from Nikkei reiterates that. According to the report, Apple is “mulling” a joint investment with Foxconn for a $ 7 billion automated display facility in the United States… more… Filed under: Apple 9to5Mac
iPhone Manufacturer Foxconn Mulling $7 Billion U.S. Display Factory Investment With Apple
Taiwanese iPhone manufacturer Foxconn is considering a $7 billion joint investment with Apple to establish a display manufacturing facility in the United States, it was reported on Sunday. According to the Nikkei Asian Review, journalists who attended Foxconn’s annual end-of-year party quoted chairman Terry Gou as saying that Apple is seeking to invest with the…
Apple confirms $1 billion investment into SoftBank’s ‘Vision Fund’ for tech business growth
Apple has confirmed its $ 1 billion investment in SoftBank’s $ 100 billion SoftBank Vision Fund, of which, the upcoming Trump administration has claimed that $ 50 billion will be spent on U.S.-based businesses. AppleInsider – Frontpage News
Following its $1B investment, Apple got a seat on Didi Chuxing’s board
Earlier this year, Apple invested $ 1 billion in Chinese Uber competitor Didi Chuxing, and at the time, there was some discrepancy as to whether or not Apple got a board seat with that investment. Didi Chuxing itself said that Apple didn’t have a seat, but now The Information reports otherwise… more… Filed under: Apple 9to5Mac
Apple Given Didi Chuxing Board Seat Following $1 Billion Investment
Shortly after making a $1 billion investment in Chinese ride-hailing company Didi Chuxing, Apple was given a seat on the board, reports The Information. News originally suggested Apple had not received a board seat as part of the deal, but regulatory filings suggest a board appointment happened late in June. Tim Cook with Didi Chuxing…
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Apple’s Didi investment is surprising but good use of massive $233B cash hoard, analyst says
Investment firm Piper Jaffray views Apple’s Didi funding as a new direction for the company, providing long-term strategic positioning benefits in China’s expanding automotive industry. AppleInsider – Frontpage News
Apple’s $1 Billion Investment in Didi Chuxing Aligned With Electric Vehicle Plans
Apple announced yesterday that it has invested $1 billion in Chinese ride-sharing service Didi Chuxing, but CEO Tim Cook refused to elaborate on the reasoning behind the move, beyond saying that it will help the company better understand the Chinese market and “deliver a strong return” on its invested capital over the long term. Nevertheless,…
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