Foxconn: We Can't Meet iPhone 5 Production Demands
Manufacturer has said that latest iPhone is the "most difficult device" it has assembled.
The iPhone 5 is set to experience further delays in reaching consumers as Apple's main manufacturing partner, Foxconn, has admitted that it's failing to meet the firm's production demands for the smartphone.
According to the manufacturer's chairman Terry Gou, Foxconn simply can't make them fast enough. "It's not easy to make the iPhones," he stated. "We are falling short of meeting the huge demand."
While he didn't specify which model is proving to warrant such a demand, it's undoubtedly the latest iPhone model, especially when you consider previous reports of the smartphone's production delays.
Last month, an anonymous Foxconn worker stressed that assembling the iPhone 5 was "very complicated". The firm described the handset as "the most difficult device that Foxconn has ever assembled."
With the iPhone 5 being taller and slimmer than the iPhone 4S via a 4-inch screen, as well as having a smaller dock connector, an unnamed worker told the Wall Street Journal that "It takes time to learn how to make this new device. Practice makes perfect. Our productivity has been improving day by day."

+1 that comment
big advertisement
marginally "news"
(keep in mind apple needs spares for replacements and etc.)
(keep in mind apple needs spares for replacements and etc.)
+1 that comment
big advertisement
marginally "news"
Lol, as if iPhone 5 needs that kind of advertising. It's Microsoft and Surface that have to pretend their crap device is sold out, Apple has a solid track record of coming out with consumer devices that customers want to buy. They don't have to prove anything to anybody.
I'm afraid the "shipped, not sold" reports are the domain of the Android manufacturers.
I like Apple news, when there really are news. Sadly once more here it is, ZI. After so many years of Tom's I'm getting tired.
Zak iSlam may be more appropriate then?
They're not pretending any more, all models are back in stock at Microsoft Store. It was a painfully transparent ploy to make developers think people are buying Metro devices. I guess Microsoft ran out of sheep pretty quickly.
Pst, BTW Foxconn workers, might want to complain less. Those robots look more and more tempting for management every day.
They need to prove their stock holders that their products are still "hot", they need to prove to their cult of followers that their products are still "wannable".
My gf and brother recently dump their iToys, haha.
(Proud to use my unlocked SGH-757)
TH is amused by all of the iHaters that flock to Apple articles. Thought yall would have figured this out by now...lol.
Heard reports that Foxconn Management is actually allowing US companies into their factories to show how they manufacture products. They (Foxconn) say US will never manufacturer like China since the US has been doing it for so long. Why not manufacture more in Mexico? Would be nice but I think the main issue is no where in the World has the talent pool that China has when it comes to strong manufacturing skills. Its been integrated in that region for many years now.
I highly doubt this, good story tho...