Many analysts assert that Apple will not be able to meet demand indefinitely for inexpensive smart phones by selling at a discount of previous generations iPhone models, and the company will need a specially designed model with moderate cost and modern enough stuffing. It is estimated that this year Apple will release a low-cost iPhone with a four-screen, modern processor and plastic case.
According to Reuters, Pegatron company serving the role of one of Apple's contractors to release iPhone in the second half of the year is going to increase the staff of workers employed in manufacturing by 40%. Now Pegatron company in China employs 100 thousand people. Accordingly, in the second half of the year they are joined by another 40 thousand workers. Mass production of the displays for the new iPhone is due to start in June this year, this component will be shipped from Japan.
Pegatron Chief Financial Officer admitted this week that 60% of the annual revenue the company will receive in the second half of the year. Given the plans to increase the number of personnel, the need to link these changes to give some large orders. Pegatron unit in the second half of the year is expected to grow from the current 24% by volume to 40%. Accordingly, Pegatron has to increase the production of certain mobile devices.