There is finally some good news for some of the Foxconn employees in China.

While Apple recently took criticism regarding the working conditions of iPad and iPhone manufacturing plants in China, the head of a non-profit investigative group says the plants are better than many other garment factories and other facilities in the country.

Apple requests inspection of their China based Foxconn factories.

In an article that recently hit the Web, 9to5Mac claims to have received information on Apple's next handset from a Foxconn employee. Perhaps the most surprising aspect of the report is that it suggests the "iPhone 5" (as it's apparently being called) will launch this summer around WWDC, as opposed to the fall launch Apple established this year with the iPhone 4S.

Mike Daisey wanted to know who made his Apple devices, so he traveled to China to find out.

This week, Apple has released its annual Supplier Responsibility Report and has also joined the Fair Labor Association.

Foxconn hopes to cut costs and improve efficiency with its huge new robot fleet.

Apple may have signed on with another manufacturer for the iPad 3. What does this indicate about the production of the new device?

According to a report by Bloomberg, the recent Foxconn plant explosions (at Chengdu, China) could cost Apple up to 500,000 iPad 2 models.

Apple manufacturing partner Foxconn is set to finalize negotiations with the Brazilian government to bring a $12 billion plant to the South American nation.

Early iPad 2 leaks lead to arrests. Here's the story.

Apple.pro has recently posted several photos of what appear to be drawings of a future iPhone. Supposedly, the drawings leaked from a Foxconn factory. As of this moment, we don't know whether they're drawings of a Verizon iPhone or a fifth generation device.

According to a recent report, Foxconn has been told its factories will ship Apple's second generation iPad will ship "as soon as the end of February 2011." Read on to find out more ...

Foxconn has established iPad production lines at its new plants in Chengdu, China. The additional capacity was reportedly established to help Apple meet iPad demand this holiday season ...

One adventurous 17 year-old entrepreneur saw a way to make money for his college education. Unfortunately for him, it now looks like he might soon be facing Apple’s wrath. Read more ...

Reuters is reporting that one of Apple’s suppliers is raising its prices, beginning this month. Hon Hai, which is the world’s largest electronic parts manufacturer also provides parts for Nokia, Microsoft and Sony Ericsson. Read more...

According to a recent report, iDevice manufacturer, Foxconn, makes 137,000 iPhone 4 handsets each and every day. It's an amazing figure, but one dampened by this year's employee suicide rate, which skyrocketed. Read on to find out more.

New reports of a 7" second generation iPad have hit the web, adding further validity to the already established rumors we've heard so much about. Read on to find out more...

New reports stating that Foxconn workers are to receive a 30% pay rise have hit the web.

Steve Jobs answers a fan's email regarding the recent Foxconn employee suicides. As always, Steve's email is worth the read!

A Chinese website has reported that Apple plan to pay Foxconn workers directly following an increase in employee suicides.

iPad parts provider Foxconn see market cap drop by 10 percent in overnight trading.