Thread by @dnystedt

Taiwan newspapers are full of Apple stories as #AppleEvent looms (9/14 Tuesday) with expected #iPhone13 launch.
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Taiwan contract iPhone assembly firms Foxconn (Hon Hai) and Pegatron are working overtime to meet demand, media report, with Foxconn said to have hired more than 100,000 additional workers in Zhengzhou to meet production needs. $AAPL

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Foxconn (Hon Hai) is expected to remain the biggest iPhone assembler at 65%-70%, compared to Pegatron at 25%, mainly iPhone 13 and #iPhone13 mini, Taiwan media report, adding China's LuxShare Precision will assemble around 5% of iPhones this year.

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Foxconn and Pegatron are expected to see September monthly and 4th quarter sales rise 20-30% versus the 3rd quarter, Taiwan media report, making them the main beneficiaries of the new iPhone launch. TSMC, Largan, Genius Optical, others to also benefit. #iPhone13 $TSM

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Apple is already developing new iPhones, Apple Watches and other wearables, Taiwan media report, citing supply chain sources, with new products including foldable iPhones and Apple Glass. #iPhone13

In related news, Taiwan media are upbeat about Facebook's new Ray Ban Smart glasses as well.
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