An unconfirmed report via Taiwan’s DigiTimes claims that Pegatron Technology (a Taiwanese electronics manufacturer) has landed a contract to produce Apple’s iPhone next generation iPhone 4G — rumored to be a “world phone” (both CDMA + GSM capable). If Apple follows previous iPhone product launch cycles, the iPhone 4G might launch late summer or early Fall 2010.
iPhone 4G concept
It is unclear how Foxconn (Hon Hai Precision), which manufactures current iPhones for Apple, will be affected by this move. Foxconn will almost certainly continue to be deeply involved in production of numerous Apple devices (Macs, iPods) including the new iPad. It is also possible (if not probable) that Apple will broaden their iPhone product lineup in 2010 and Foxconn could retain a large share of the iPhone production.
In addition to the rumored Apple contract coup, DigiTimes reports that Pegatron has landed handset orders from various telecom carriers. Pegatron declined to comment, although it stated in previous reports that it expects its shipments of handsets to grow substantially in 2010.
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