Foxconn, Apple’s main supplier, is ramping up its hiring efforts to prepare for the highly anticipated launch of the AI-compatible iPhone 16 this autumn. Apple expects high demand for the iPhone 16 due to its new AI features and aims to meet these projections.
Foxconn is offering attractive hourly wages and bonuses to attract workers. In Zhengzhou, the hourly rate is 25 yuan (US$3.44), and returning workers can earn bonuses of up to 7,500 yuan. This is an increase from the 6,000 yuan bonus offered just a month ago. Local labor agencies promote these high-paying jobs for temporary and returning employees.
In Shenzhen, Foxconn is also boosting its workforce. Temporary workers are being offered an hourly wage of 21-22 yuan, while returning permanent workers can earn up to 6,000 yuan monthly for the first three months, with potential pay rises for longer stays.
iPhone 16 Features and Expectations
The new iPhone 16 is expected to feature advanced AI capabilities through the Apple Intelligence platform, which was announced at the WWDC in June. This innovation is likely to drive a wave of device upgrades among consumers. Apple aims to ship at least 90 million iPhone 16 units in the second half of the year, targeting a 10% growth compared to the previous generation.
Apple, which led smartphone sales in mainland China in Q4 last year, is currently ranked third behind Vivo and Honor. Despite experiencing a 19.1% sales drop in Q1, Apple saw a 2.7% year-on-year sales increase during the midyear online shopping season, thanks to substantial discounts.
During the 618 e-commerce promotion (May 20 – June 20), overall smartphone sales in China increased by 6.8% year-on-year. Huawei saw a significant 42.4% year-on-year sales increase, while Apple’s sales grew by 2.7% due to discounts of up to CNY 2,350 (US$326).
Foxconn’s intensified hiring efforts are crucial as they gear up for the iPhone 16 launch. With new AI features expected to drive consumer interest, Apple is poised to maintain its competitive edge in the market and meet its ambitious sales targets for 2024.
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