14 DAY TRIAL // Foxconn, which is the largest iPhone manufacturer, has started hiring new workers in anticipation of the new Apple smartphones launching in September, according to a new report.
The company is offering substantial bonuses up to $295 to employees who renew their contracts, Digitimes writes citing an Economic Daily News report. The hiring of new staff at the plants in Zhengzhou, China would continue until November 2018 when production should reach the maximum output, helping the company align manufacturing with demand.
By the looks of things, Foxconn wants to make sure that the production process would reach the desired capacity faster, technically avoiding making the same mistake twice after last year’s fiasco. The iPhone X was pushed back for one month due to production challenges, with Apple making only a few units available at first as a result of constrained supply.
Three iPhone models prepared
Apple is expected to unveil three different iPhone models in September, one of which is likely to be more affordable and account for at least half of this year’s production.
A 6.1-inch LCD version may come with a price of approximately $699 and it’s believed that Apple itself has high expectations that this model would generate a super-cycle. This is particularly thanks to the price, despite the hardware differences versus the more premium siblings.
For instance, Apple could launch this version with a single camera, no 3D Touch, no home button, but instead offer Face ID for facial recognition. Wireless charging may be missing as well.
In addition, Apple wants to launch a revised iPhone X and an iPhone X Plus, both of which would come with new hardware and a premium price tag. However, the iPhone X Plus might sell in fewer numbers as compared to the other models, especially as it’s expected to exceed the $1,000 price mark in the United States.