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iPhone Lite set for S.E Asia debut?
It has long been rumoured that Apple has been looking at producing a cheaper iPhone to expand its userbase and a report published by China Labour Watch, investigating working conditions inside Apple's factories, would seem to confirm their existence as a reality.
The report reveals what employees are currently working on and includes a mobile device that isn't currently in Apple's line-up.
"Pegatron primarily assembles cell phones and tablet PCs for Apple," the report states. "Its assembled products include iPhone 4, iPhone 4s, iPhone 5, and low-priced plastic iPhones."
The report goes on to quote a Petragon worker who stated in a case study: "Todays work is to paste protective film on the iPhones plastic back cover to prevent it from being scratched on assembly lines. This iPhone model with a plastic cover will soon be released on the market by Apple."
The fact that no iPhone currently on the market sports a plastic back cover would seem to be telling. The iPhone 4 and 4S have a glass back, with the iPhone 5 is backed in aluminium.
The report coincides with Apple's CEO arrival in China, where it is believed he is to hold talks with local network providers in a bid to entice them in to carrying more of their products. Clearly a cheaper version of the World's most iconic smartphone would be of great interest.
Source: 9 to 5 Mac
It has long been rumoured that Apple has been looking at producing a cheaper iPhone to expand its userbase and a report published by China Labour Watch, investigating working conditions inside Apple's factories, would seem to confirm their existence as a reality.
The report reveals what employees are currently working on and includes a mobile device that isn't currently in Apple's line-up.
"Pegatron primarily assembles cell phones and tablet PCs for Apple," the report states. "Its assembled products include iPhone 4, iPhone 4s, iPhone 5, and low-priced plastic iPhones."
The report goes on to quote a Petragon worker who stated in a case study: "Todays work is to paste protective film on the iPhones plastic back cover to prevent it from being scratched on assembly lines. This iPhone model with a plastic cover will soon be released on the market by Apple."
The fact that no iPhone currently on the market sports a plastic back cover would seem to be telling. The iPhone 4 and 4S have a glass back, with the iPhone 5 is backed in aluminium.
The report coincides with Apple's CEO arrival in China, where it is believed he is to hold talks with local network providers in a bid to entice them in to carrying more of their products. Clearly a cheaper version of the World's most iconic smartphone would be of great interest.
Source: 9 to 5 Mac