Foxconn is Hiring Over 100,000 Additional Workers for iPhone 6 Production

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Posted June 23, 2014 at 6:03am by Shalom Levytam

Foxconn is hiring over 100,000 additional workers in mainland China to help produce the iPhone 6, reports Taiwan's Economic Daily News. It's believed to be the firm's largest ever single hiring spree in the country.

Pegatron is also said to be expanding its workforce at one mainland factory by 30%.

Foxconn will produce 70% of the phones and Pegatron is set to produce the remaining 30%.

It's believed that Apple will release a 4.7-inch and 5.5-inch iPhone 6. Leaked designs suggest the smartphone will have rounded sides and a relocated Sleep/Wake button. Check out this video for a closer look at the physical mockups which have been circulating.

Apple is expected to launch the 4.7-inch iPhone 6 in September with the 5.5-inch model to follow shortly after.

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Foxconn is Hiring Over 100,000 Additional Workers for iPhone 6 Production

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gamerscul9870 - June 23, 2014 at 7:39pm

Who commits suicide over working for what people wanted mostly, that's like asking "How many worked at mc.donalds and drop out from being fat?". Plus why does it matter?

justabrake - June 23, 2014 at 10:14am

Wonder if they are going to sell the unlocked versions right away or hold back on them until they sell the carrier locked ones first !

gamerscul9870 - June 23, 2014 at 1:39pm

It does say there are 2 different suppliers so their maybe a chance to come as much as the locked ones.