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Today in Apple history: iPad 2 leak lands insiders in prison
- Three Foxconn R&D employees in China sentenced to prison for leaking iPad 2 information in 2011.
- Sentences ranged from one year to 18 months with fines between $4,500 and $23,000.
- Employees leaked iPad 2 design to an accessory manufacturer before its launch, giving the manufacturer a competitive advantage.
- Leakers received money and discounts on products from the company, Shenzhen MacTop Electronics, for the leaked information.
- Employees faced charges of violating Foxconn's and Apple's trade secrets.
- Apple released the second-gen iPad on March 11, 2011, three months after the employees' arrests.
- Apple continues to maintain secrecy around its hardware details despite occasional leaks.
- Thousands of people working in the manufacturing process increase the challenge of keeping Apple's products confidential.
- Apple's CEO Tim Cook and the company aggressively protect future hardware plans.
- Apple employs undercover security officers and fines suppliers to enhance secrecy around upcoming products.
- Apple warned employees about leaking information, stressing the serious consequences.
- Secrecy is crucial for Apple due to the significant financial impact of successful product launches.
- Apple's efforts to combat leaks and rumors persist, reflecting its cautious approach for upcoming product launches.
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