Apple CEO Tim Cook promises vigilance in ensuring proper working conditions in Asian factories

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record Wednesday after the company said first-quarter profit more than doubled to $13.1 billion because of holiday-season demand for iPhones and iPads. Apple (AAPL) is "attacking problems" with conditions at its supply factories and is committed to educa...

Jan 27 2012, 11:31pm CST

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