iPhone 6

Foxconn Struggles to Match iPhone 6 Demand

If you didn't already preorder the iPhone 6 or 6 Plus, you may be waiting longer than a week if you order it now. Despite record output, Foxconn has been unable to keep up with the enormous demand for Apple's new flagship phone.

Foxconn struggles to match iphone 6 demand

According to The Wall Street Journal, the manufacturing giant's main site in Zhengzhou, China, has over 200,000 workers on around 100 production lines that operate around the clock. According to a source there, "[the site has] been churning out 140,000 iPhone 6 Plus and 400,000 iPhone 6 every day, the highest daily output ever, but the volume is still not enough to meet the preorders."

What's New On the iPhone 6 Camera?

With every generation of iPhone comes camera improvements, as Apple continues its tradition of high-quality imaging and display. The iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus, while not changing the game completely, feature substantial improvements over the iPhone 5s camera. The raw number of megapixels has not increased past the 8MP seen in the 5s. However, Apple has improved the image sensor and added several still and video capabilities.

iPhone 6 camera roundup

Rumors that Apple would increase the number of megapixels on the iPhone 6 did not pan out. Specific components were even cited, however the 13 megapixel Sony Exmor IMX220 image sensor did not make the cut in the production iPhone 6. Improved Face Detection, a protruding lens ring, and a redesigned circular True Tone flash are all new to the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus. But what else has been changed in the latest iSight cameras?

Does the iPhone 6 / iPhone 6 Plus have an IR blaster?

No, the iPhone 6 and the iPhone 6 Plus do not include an IR blaster, despite rumors to the contrary.

The IR blaster (or infrared blaster) makes it possible for a smartphone to act as a universal remote control for devices such as a TV, Blu-ray player, or set top box. Several smartphones feature an IR blaster, which can be utilized with apps to allow the device to function as a universal remote control.

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