DigiTimes is reporting that several sources are claiming that Apple has increased iPhone 3GS manufacturing orders up to 20%. Apple has increased fourth-quarter orders for the iPhone 3GS to its Taiwan-based manufacturing partners Foxconn Electronics (Hon Hai Precision Industry) and Primax Electronics by 17-20%, noted the sources. Additionally, Omnivision, the manufacturer of the iPhone’s image […]
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Apple Increasing iPhone Manufacturing Orders Nearly 20%

Screen shot 2009-10-27 at 7.51.09 PM.pngDigiTimes is reporting that several sources are claiming that Apple has increased iPhone 3GS manufacturing orders up to 20%.

Apple has increased fourth-quarter orders for the iPhone 3GS to its Taiwan-based manufacturing partners Foxconn Electronics (Hon Hai Precision Industry) and Primax Electronics by 17-20%, noted the sources.

Additionally, Omnivision, the manufacturer of the iPhone’s image sensors, has also notified their customers of constricted supplies through November, because of the demand created by Apple.

Apple did mention in its conference call last week that iPhone 3GS shortages have occurred due to unexpected demand for the device. That said, supply/demand is actively leveling off.

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