Multiple supply-chain reports say Apple’s iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max move into mass production as the company approaches a September launch. The reporting, citing China Securities Journal and industry sources relayed by MyDrivers, describes Foxconn ramping hiring in China to reach peak staffing levels typically required for large-scale assembly and pre-launch stocking.
Foxconn is reported to be increasing pay and incentives to attract both new and returning workers, including higher hourly wages, base pay, and rehire bonuses. The device lineup is also described as undergoing a staggered rollout, with the iPhone 18 Pro models expected first, followed by the standard iPhone 18 later.
On the product side, the sources that discuss specifications say the iPhone 18 Pro models feature a smaller front-camera and Face ID cutout on the display, potentially improving screen-to-body ratio and reducing intrusions into content. Other reported changes include the A20 Pro chip and a revised main camera with variable aperture technology intended to improve low-light performance and depth-of-field control. Market commentary in one report characterizes broker views as mixed but generally constructive, while noting expectations for additional Apple device categories in coming years.
