Apple said last week it also predicts that revenue growth will slow down in the next quarter.

Gee, ya think they knew this was coming?

Also, Foxconn has told employees it would pay more for those not to leave. The Washington Post now reports that a growing number of iPhone workers are walking out of the plant, with no plans to return.

Foxconn has denied the reports of failure to provide adequate food and medication, and said that it is offering transport to any workers who wish to leave the plant and return home. The iPhone assembler also says it is arranging additional production capacity at smaller plants, to help make up the shortfall.

Additionally, to deter workers from leaving or refusing to work, the company is offering free meals and a bonus of around 1,500 yuan ($200) for anyone who works all of their shifts from October 26 to November 11. This is around 20% of their monthly salary.