Order for the production of iPhone 6 4.7-inch model is equally divided between the two Taiwanese contract manufacturer - Foxconn Electronics (Hon Hai Precision Industry) and Pegatron Technology. In this case, the Taiwanese business publication refers to its own industry sources.
According to the publication, the company Pegatron received exactly half of the order to assemble 4.7-inch iPhone 6. By the end of this year, it can make 25 of the 50 million copies of the new smartphones. The other half of the order, apparently, went to the Taiwanese company Foxconn.
The relationship between Apple and Pegatron become stronger and, helped by closer cooperation Taiwanese manufacturer hopes to increase its revenue. Currently Apple orders provide 35-40% of revenues Pegatron.
Now, according to Chinese media reports, the first batch of iPhone 6 passes final testing for compliance with quality standards before the autumn launch of new items for sale.
Under pressure from activist groups, Apple has banned the use of two potentially dangerous chemicals in the production of iPhone and iPad. In particular, we are talking about n-hexane, which is considered a neurotoxin that causes severe poisoning and benzene, which can cause leukemia. These dangerous chemicals until recently employed partners Apple, including the Taiwanese company Foxconn.
Meanwhile, it was revealed that the iPhone 6 already passed certification in Thailand. According to AppleInsider, August 5, Apple sent to the National Commission on broadcasting and telecommunications in Thailand for the certification of iPhone 6 with model numbers A1586 and A1524. And August 8, approval was obtained from the local authorities, which permitted the sale of new products in the country.