...that MS got busted partly for their handling of internet explorer, but at least on windows there was never any restrictions on what 3rd party software was allowed and no obligation to pay Microsoft a 30% tax on sales. Meanwhile Apple has 50 pages... read more

It's obvious that Apple is desperate. Launching credit card services to try to grow revenue, while haven't done any innovation for years. They're trying to squeeze or acquire all their key technology suppliers. With Tim Cook as CEO, Apple runs the... read more

I heard through the grape vine that Apple has a partial hiring freeze and is quietly cutting jobs trying to not make waves.

I'm not in self-driving car division so I'm trying to figure if the latest announcement of layoffs refers to the previously announced ones (200 about a month ago) or is this something new? I don't like hearing about Apple layoffs anywhere - one of... read more

Project Titan (autonomous vehicle group) is about to lay off over 200 people. Some have been offered positions in other groups but ultimately 200 will be leaving the company - some work will be moved to the ML/AI groups, but this is if for Project... read more

Is apple reaching an inflection point in the employment growth. Usually this is the start and you know what comes next. https://www.theverge.com/2019/1/16/18185825/apple-earnings-hiring-slow-down-iphone-sales-weak-tim-cook

This article provided a good insight into what we can expect from Apple in the year that's ahead of us. https://www.google.com/amp/s/appleinsider.com/articles/19/01/01/mac-pro-imac-qualcomm-what-to-expect-from-apple-in-the-start-of-2019/amp/

After deciding to shift production of some sensors for Apple iPhones to a Chinese plant, Sharp Corp reportedly fired thousands of foreign workers in central Japan... read more

With so many (big) telecoms laying off in NJ, Apple should think about setting up a location in NJ if it wants experienced people from wireless R&D.

Have you heard anything about potential Apple Layoffs in 2019?

Anyone has more details on Austin

With stock going down and trade war intensifying, anybody else afraid that the result will end up being layoffs at Apple? That's the easiest way to recuperate for any losses caused by China duties. I love my job, so this uncertainty is really keeping... read more

Apple is closing Atlantic City Store, with all of the employees being laid off. Other jobs were offered to the fifty-two affected employees, but the question is where those jobs are and if it's really realistic for them to accept them. That sounds... read more

How is it in austin? I hear lots of stories of backstabbing, mandatory work hours, etc. is pay really that good for engineers to put up with this sh--?

Serious doubts are being cast on employee capabilities as Apple has completely missed projecting market demand for the iPhoneX. ELT is discussing major layoffs or disciplinary firings as a result of these massive mistakes. See here... read more

Layoffs in Cupertino will happen early in 2018 now that the overpriced and bloated iPhone X is a complete bust. Revenue operations and product management will be first on the layoff list for misunderstanding the market so badly Anybody knows more... read more

Sales and projections of the latest iPhone is much lower than projected . Apple stock fell over $4 in the stock market today. There is no alternative product to replace the lost projected revenue so layoffs are highly likely to keep absurd profits... read more

Lots of whispering in hallways lately since iPhone 8 is not meeting sales projections. Cost cutting is the only answer and human labor is the largest component .

I'd like to see if someone can give us more info or details about job cuts in Cupertino.

It's almost here....the new iPhone.... I almost have enough saved up to get one....I just need to sell two or three more pints of plasma....

Can you guess outcome? What will happen to Apple and Qcom share price?

Want to come out from Qcom.

Is it true that we might have a ton of cuts (layoffs) in Cupertino.

I don't want the sh-- iPhone

"..... I don't think there is anyway to legislate against outsourcing. I think that's (you know) just a dead end." https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WYBJZIfZYq8

Hello, I have an offer from An Apple hardware team, and am wondering how the work culture is. I have heard some horror stories about work life balance, is it really true? Also how is the pay package? I need to relocate my family to Bay Area in order... read more

Has apple put hiring freeze in India, expecting an offer from them.

http://www.digitimes.com/news/a20160519PD210.html Chip orders from Apple have been relatively slow in the second quarter of 2016 compared to the same quarter in previous years, due to poor sales of the vendor's existing iPhone and iPad devices... read more

Any info on this? Tim announced hiring 4k in india.

Folks, I didn't think I'd see it, but after several rumors as far back as 2015...it finally happened LAYOFFS!!! Now that it's actually happening, question is what are we to do, what are we to think?? I feel kinda like a body in limbo. I went from... read more

From an employee vantage point, it looks like layoffs have started at the Apple Distribution Center in Elk Grove, California. A handful of workers were laid off Thursday and a good number estimated at 80+ were laid off on Friday The 13th 2016. It... read more

Buying a smartphone is becoming more like a patriotic decision for many Chinese consumers http://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/1855743/foreign-smartphone-brands-apple-victim-rising-chinese

There are so many IT layoff this year, how are we all going to find another job especially with China now even producing fab chips/asics. I know everyone thinks India/Indian's are a big threat and taking over our jobs. Yes, I agree to some point but... read more

Will no one speak up even now? Is tech so hush hush that peoples work problems shall never be brought to the forefront? If a few colleagues come up with the reasons behind the tragic incident, then maybe atleast then the companies can perhaps take... read more

Japan lay-offs at Apple underway - China corporate teams are on edge due to travel and hiring freeze. Many teams are looking to drop people and are rushing to prove value, which is hard in the bloated HR departments under Stephanie Fair (head of HR... read more

If you are expecting to receive an offer soon, be patient. Rumors about hiring freeze are not correct and people are joining every day...

This is not an official layoff, but it can be regarded as a position cut. Is this a sign that the whole tech industry is about to enter a recession? Can this impact other industries? I think we are on a cusp of a much bigger change and while I am not... read more

reported in multiple news outlets. Will the real reason be published?