August saw a flurry of new product launches in the consumer electronics market, with Apple’s latest generation of products serving as the key catalyst. This has spurred a surge in recruitment across the entire “Apple supply chain,” encompassing both upstream and downstream sectors, as companies gear up to boost production capacity. Our reporter has discovered that, in contrast to previous years, this year’s peak industry season is marked not only by an expansion in the recruitment of frontline workers but also by a notable increase in the hiring of engineers at contract manufacturers like Foxconn. Meanwhile, the capital market and supply chain are keeping a close watch on the development of Apple’s inaugural foldable smartphone. Leading companies, including Lens Technology and MIM Tech, are now entering crucial phases of research and development, expansion, and mass production.