A new report claims Apple manufacturer Pegatron has received orders to produce 15 million units of the "iPhone 5" as the device's expected fall launch nears.



From Apple Insider:

The alleged increase in numbers from 10 million to 15 million units may reflect Apple's bullish outlook on the iPhone after record sales last quarter. iPhone sales grew an impressive 113 percent year over year in the first calendar quarter of 2011 to reach 18.65 million units. Analysts expect those number to undergo a slight dip sequentially throughout the summer before reaching new heights with the projected launch of the next-generation iPhone.

Pegatron stock jumped 3.1 percent, the largest gain in three weeks, in response to the rumor regarding Apple's order.

  Apple reportedly placed orders for 15M next-gen iPhones from Pegatron