Millions of Americans love their Apple products: from iPods to MacBooks to iPads. But there’s a story behind the beloved devices. How do they get made and what price is paid? Our partner The New York Times has been investigating and this morning’s story is a riveting read, in particular the safely problems at a Chinese factory that makes iPads. David Barboza is Shanghai correspondent for our partner The New York Times.
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