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iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max: Production started at Foxconn
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iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max: Production started at Foxconn

The production of the upcoming iPhone 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max models has begun at Foxconn, Apple's main manufacturer. This information comes from the Chinese economic newspaper China Securities Journal. As usual, Foxconn is hiring hundreds of thousands of seasonal workers to assemble the hardware in large iPhone factories in Zhengzhou and other Chinese cities. This year, Apple plans to release only two new devices in September—the iPhone 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max—before introducing additional models such as the standard iPhone 18, the entry-level 18e, and possibly a second iPhone Air variant in early 2027. The strategy aims to better utilize manufacturing capacity and reduce the cyclical nature of Apple’s revenue, which traditionally peaks in the fourth quarter due to the annual iPhone launch. Seasonal workers may stay longer this year to produce both the Pro models and subsequent variants. The iPhone 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max are expected to feature a new camera module with variable aperture, a new A20 Pro chip manufactured using 2nm process technology, and potentially larger batteries. There are rumors that the physical Dynamic Island on the display might be reduced in size, with parts of

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iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max: Production started at Foxconn

The production of the upcoming iPhone 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max models has begun at Foxconn, Apple's main manufacturer. This information comes from the Chinese economic newspaper China Securities Journal. As usual, Foxconn is hiring hundreds of thousands of seasonal workers to assemble the hardware in large iPhone factories in Zhengzhou and other Chinese cities. This year, Apple plans to release only two new devices in September—the iPhone 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max—before introducing additional models such as the standard iPhone 18, the entry-level 18e, and possibly a second iPhone Air variant in early 2027. The strategy aims to better utilize manufacturing capacity and reduce the cyclical nature of Apple’s revenue, which traditionally peaks in the fourth quarter due to the annual iPhone launch. Seasonal workers may stay longer this year to produce both the Pro models and subsequent variants. The iPhone 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max are expected to feature a new camera module with variable aperture, a new A20 Pro chip manufactured using 2nm process technology, and potentially larger batteries. There are rumors that the physical Dynamic Island on the display might be reduced in size, with parts of

Bias read (Center): The article discusses technological developments related to Apple's product line and manufacturing processes. It does not involve political figures, policies, or contentious issues. The content focuses on technical specifications, production logistics, and market strategies, making it apolitical in

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