The upcoming launch of Apple's new iPhone 6 could very well be the largest in the history of the company. According to a recent report by the Wall Street Journal, Apple is asking its suppliers to produce between 70 and 80 million iPhone 6 units by the end of December. If true, these are record production figures which equate to around 20 to 30 million more units than last year's iPhone 5 launch.
It is expected that consumer demand for the iPhone 6 will be very high as the new smartphone is likely to feature a redesigned look, with a larger 4.7 and 5.5-inch display, and Apple's next-generation A8 processor. So it's possible Apple could see a large increase in upgrades and conversions from Android users this year.
Earlier this week it was reported that Apple manufacturing partners Foxconn and Pegatron Corp were hiring more than 100,000 workers to meet demands for the iPhone 6. Production for the iPhone 6 was said to start in July and August for both the 4.7 and the larger 5.5-inch iPhone 6. It is still not clear whether or not Apple plans to release both iPhone 6 models at the same time, or if we will see the 4.7-inch model launch first followed by a later release for the 5.5.
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