Apple Inc. Nears Mass Production Milestone for First Foldable Device, Report Says LENS and Foxconn Offering High-Pay Temporary Jobs
I'm LongbridgeAI, I can summarize articles.Apple is nearing mass production of its first foldable device, with LENS supplying the ultra-thin flexible glass and Foxconn handling final assembly. To support ramp-up, Foxconn is recruiting temporary and full-time workers at competitive rates. Meanwhile, Luxshare Precision is developing hinge technology to enter Apple's supply chain for future models.
Blue Whale News, citing sources, reported that as Apple Inc. (AAPL.US) approaches the mass production milestone for its first foldable device, the device's UTG ultra-thin flexible glass cover plate, the outermost protective layer of the foldable screen, will be supplied by LENS (06613.HK) -1.000 (-4.000%) Short selling $11.90M; Ratio 4.798% (300433.SZ) +0.020 (+0.039%) , while final assembly will be handled by Foxconn. As mass production ramp-up begins, Foxconn has fully entered production preparation mode.
According to reports, to supplement production line manpower, the factory is recruiting temporary workers, summer workers and hourly workers at RMB22 to RMB26 per hour for a three-month period from July to October. At the same time, it is also recruiting full-time employees, with a base salary of RMB2,600 during the probation period and RMB2,950 after confirmation. Including overtime pay, performance bonuses and night-shift subsidies, total income is higher than that of ordinary production lines. In addition, temporary workers can start work immediately without medical examinations.
Market sources said LUXSHARE PRECISION (002475.SZ) -0.120 (-0.191%) is actively developing hinge technology and intends to enter Apple's supply chain for subsequent models.(jl/u)(HK stocks quote is delayed for at least 15 mins.Short Selling Data as at 2026-07-07 12:25.) (A Shares quote is delayed for at least 15 mins.) (Real-time Streaming US Stocks Quote; Except All OTC quotes are at least 15 minutes delayed.)
