Foxconn Reportedly Begins Seasonal Hiring Spree for iPhone 12 Production

Apple's largest manufacturing partner Foxconn has begun its seasonal hiring spree to assist with iPhone 12 production, offering employees who recruit qualified applicants up to a 9,000 yuan bonus, according to Chinese media reports.

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As usual, Foxconn needs as many hands on deck as possible at its factory in Zhengzhou, China to assist with mass production of the upcoming iPhones. Apple is widely expected to announce four ‌iPhone‌ 12 models this year, including a 5.4-inch model, two 6.1-inch models, and a 6.7-inch model, all with OLED displays and 5G connectivity.

While new iPhones usually begin shipping in late September, Apple recently indicated that supply will be available "a few weeks later" this year.

"In addition, as you know, last year, we started selling new iPhones in late September. This year, we project supply to be available a few weeks later," said Apple CFO Luca Maestri on the company's July 31 earnings call.

For everything we expect from the ‌iPhone‌ 12 lineup, read our in-depth roundup.

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Top Rated Comments

Digital Skunk Avatar
70 months ago
Whatever whatever whatever!

Just give me a giant iPhone 12XRS PlusPro (or whatever it is) with the designs from the iPhone 5s (see how easy it was to remember names back then)
Score: 9 Votes (Like | Disagree)
Expos of 1969 Avatar
70 months ago

How can I apply! This is amazing news!!!!
Geez, things must be really dire in Vegas :eek:
Score: 4 Votes (Like | Disagree)
Apple_Robert Avatar
70 months ago
Hey, Foxconn

I am thinking of getting the 5.4” sized iPhone in blue. Please put one aside for me for release day and let Apple know which stack is mine. And if anyone else ask for the same kind of favor, tell them you don’t do favors like this.

Kind Regards,
BGG American Consumer & Apple Elitist
Score: 3 Votes (Like | Disagree)
TComm Avatar
70 months ago
It is time for Tim to start thinking about America again. It should 100% Made in America.
Score: 3 Votes (Like | Disagree)
JPSaltzman Avatar
70 months ago
Hey, Foxconn -- how's that factory investment in Wisconsin doing?

Anything at all? ..... "Hello? Operator, we seem to have been disconnected..."
Score: 2 Votes (Like | Disagree)
cocky jeremy Avatar
70 months ago
Sweet. Get my iPhone 12 Pro Max in blue ASAP. The 11 Pro Max has gotten boring. I had to get a second phone (OnePlus 8 Pro) on a new line just to keep myself entertained until Fall. lol.
Score: 2 Votes (Like | Disagree)