Apple orders enough parts to make 3 million iPhone 4s per month
According to DigiTimes, Apple has been ordering VGA lens kits (for use with the new front-facing camera on the iPhone 4) from supplier Asia Optical (AO) since May, to the tune 3 million (on average) per month. This is great news for AO, of course. If the current rate continues, they expect to get out of the red and reach profitability by the second quarter of this year.It's also good news for customers, as it suggests that Apple is stockpiling a whole lot of units. Pre-orders begin in the US and elsewhere on June 15, and sales of iPhone 4 will begin in the US on June 24th. At the current rates, Apple could likely produce 9 million iPhone 4s by its fourth fiscal quarter of the year ending September.
Earlier this year, higher-than-expected demand caused shortages and delays for iPad customers. In fact, the international launch was pushed back about a month due to supply and demand trouble. That's definitely something Apple wants to avoid with iPhone 4.
[Via AppleInsider]
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According to DigiTimes, Apple has been ordering VGA lens kits (for use with the new front-facing camera on the iPhone 4) from supplier Asia...
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Looks like an anti-iPhone site to me. Take every "story" with a grain of salt if you ask me.
June 13 2010 at 9:30 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyI think the change in form-factor is going to make this phone sell faster than most are anticipating. It could be harder to acquire than an iPad.
Some geeks / analysts / pundits might not be that excited by the new features. But plenty of non-geeks will be thrilled with the new look and the front-facing camera.
The early upgrade dates from AT&T will throw fuel on the fire. Are any of the European carriers offering something similar?
I predict it'll be completely sold out everywhere in the U.S. by the end of opening weekend.
"In fact, the international launch was pushed back about a month" my ass! Most countries haven't even been given a date yet...
June 11 2010 at 7:51 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyApple is buying parts from companies that can't maintain a profitable business? Good to know Apple uses reputable parts sources.
June 11 2010 at 6:07 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyNot surprising considering their super fast worldwide roll out schedule.
June 11 2010 at 5:56 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyAny word on preorders other than AT&T? I'd love to preorder from Best Buy with my Reward Zone card.
June 11 2010 at 5:01 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyWell, they can have mine, sticking with the 3GS until iphone goes to verizon/sprint
June 11 2010 at 4:40 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyIn all honesty - I think you could be waiting for 24-36 months for a Verizon version.
June 12 2010 at 9:21 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyGood to know thanks for the information, hope that they have enough during the first few days
June 11 2010 at 4:38 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyHot Apps on TUAW
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