Turmoil at the Foxconn manufacturing center reportedlycould impact Apple’splans to make enough iPhone Pro models to meet demand.
But some experts say users should reconsider whether they buy iPhones at all.
“In simplified terms, it is morally wrong to use people.
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Workers are protesting because they believe that their collective isolation protects the wider public at their own expense.”
“There are certainly production management issues within Foxconn.
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Cabral said she owns an iPhone 12.
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Workers claimed to be suffering from fatigue, fainting, dizziness, and pain from standing for long periods.
She also suggested users show empathy for Foxconn employees by posting on social media.
“Boycotting only leads to worse conditions and unemployment,” he added.
“Change should come from the overall transformation of the system itself.”
The situation becomes even murkier when businesses consider buying phones, Clark said.
“In a business setting, however, economic responsibility comes first,” he added.
“The functional capabilities of an iPhone allow workplaces to become ‘necessary.'”
