KGI Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo today provided more information on the launch of the next ****** of iPhones, the so-called "iPhone 6s" and "iPhone 6s Plus," **ting that Mass Production on the smartphone line will begin in Late August, according to Taiwan's Central News Agency [Google Translate] (via GforGames). The Production ramp-up will reportedly come roughly 1-2 weeks later than originally expected, but the change should **t affect Apple's launch plans, which are anticipated involve a Mid-September Debut as has been typical for the past several years.
iPhone 6s display assembly
The analyst **tes that Foxconn is manufacturing 60 percent of all iPhone 6s models, with Pegatron taking the remaining 40 percent. Foxconn will reportedly handle all of the manufacturing for the larger-screened "iPhone 6s Plus."
Components for the iPhone 6s such as A9 chips and Force Touch-equipped display panels have been said to have been in Production for several weeks **w, and all of these components will be brought together at Foxconn's and Pegatron's facilities for final assembly.
Apple is facing increasing demand for the new line of iPhones, and a few of Foxconn's factories -- such as the one in Zhengzhou -- are rumored to be Ramping up overtime for employees heading into Mass Production just to be able to meet demand. GforGames also **tes that slowing Production of the iPhone 6 line Ahead of the updated models is providing some breathing room for the manufacturing and Production of the new iPhones.