Foxconn has begun partial production of the iPhone 5S, iPhone a reliable source has told MaiPhone 5S production rumored to have already beguncotakara. Both MacRumors and AppleInsider cited the report earlier today.

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iPhone 5S production has already kicked off, a Japanese-language Apple blog reported today.

The 5S is being built on the same production line as the iPhone 5, according to Macotakara.

Rumors have been swirling in the last 24 hours as to when the iPhone 5S will become available. One analyst claims August, while anoiPhonether anticipates a June-July scenario.

The Japanese blog goes on to claim that NTT Docomo is cutting back on orders for Android devices to make way for introduction of the iPhone. NTT Docomo does not currently carry the iPhone.

Whichever it is, it would make sense for limited production to begin in March.

Brooke CrothersBrooke Crothers writes about small devices and the hardware inside. He has served as editor at large at CNET News and a contributing reporter to The New York Times Bits and Technology sections. His interest in things small began when living in Tokyo in a very small apartment for a very long time.

iPhone 5S production is under way. So says a Japan-based report.

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