Based on a recent report from China, Foxconn has begun mass production of Apple’s next-generation iPhone – the iPhone 5S
China News Agency (via MyDriver) is reporting that an executive of at Taiyuan Foxconn project management office has informed the news agency that his factory has started mass production of the iPhone 5S rear enclosures. The executive also acknowledged that this increase in production was the reason for the recent increased recruitment efforts.
With the recruitment process completed, Taiyuan Foxconn is expected to produce approximately 80,000 iPhone5S rear enclosures per day.
Staff at Taiyuan Foxconn have reportedly stated that factories are now focused on the iPhone5s foundry, which accounts for nearly 70 per cent of the factory production.
It is understood, Taiyuan Foxconn industrial layout adjustment, or the second half will continue to increase production inputs, according to the report.
Apple is widely expected to release its next-generation iPhones. This will come in two models. The iPhone 5S – premium version and iPhone 5C – a low cost version at an event on Spetember 10.