As the pandemic continues to strain supply chains the world over, the availability of Macs, iPads and other Apple devices is dwindling in retail stores.
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Manufacturing
South Korean suppliers are reportedly vying to provide Apple Car parts
Apple will allegedly select the main Apple Car manufacturer by the end of 2022, with South Korean suppliers apparently already vying to provide parts.
Some iPad parts now allegedly used in iPhone 13 production as the chip crunch worsens
The global chip shortage has worsened and not even Apple is immune to this industry-wide supply chain problem. According to a new report, the Cupertino company has sharply cut back on iPad production and redirected certain tablet components to the latest iPhone 13 models in order to boost handset inventory and support holiday sales.
Apple now facing potential iPhone 13 shortages during the lucrative holiday period
iPhone production is taking a pretty big hit with the news that Apple might cut production targets for the latest iPhone 13 models by ten million units due to the current chip crunch.
AirPods 3, which Apple didn’t release at iPhone 13 event, just entered mass production
Apple was predicted to unveil the third-generation AirPods during its iPhone 13 reveal, but that hasn't happened. Industry sources claim the earbuds have now entered mass production, but does it mean that AirPods 3 could be launching in the next few weeks?
Mass production of Apple Watch Series 7 starting right after the iPhone 13 unveiling?
Apple Watch Series 7 mass production should start following the iPhone 13 unveiling as suppliers have resolved manufacturing challenges caused by the device's updated design.
After slight delay, Apple Watch Series 7 production ramping up at end of September
You may be able to buy an Apple Watch Series 7 from day one after all. Apple's suppliers have now resolved production snags and are reportedly starting volume production by month-end.
Bloomberg: Apple Watch Series 7 lacks blood pressure sensor, confirms production snags
Apple Watch Series 7 won't have a blood-pressure sensor, Bloomberg claims, although that doesn't mean that a future model won't include it. Also, expect launch availability issues.
2022 iPad Pro may adopt Apple silicon built on TSMC’s 3nm chip manufacturing process
Apple's upcoming 2022 iPad Pro models will use chips built on TSMC's cutting-edge three-nanometer manufacturing process, resulting in a speed boost and lower power consumption.
Samsung reportedly starts production of 120Hz screens for iPhone 13 ahead of schedule
Apple suppliers Samsung and LG Display have reportedly kicked off production of OLED panels for the upcoming iPhone 13 family, with Samsung focused on the 120Hz ProMotion screens.
AirPods demand is reportedly falling due to increased competition from cheaper brands
Demand for Apple's AirPods audio accessories is reportedly falling, with Apple sitting on excess inventory as cheaper brands have offered more affordable alternatives.
The M2 chip allegedly enters mass production ahead of new Apple silicon Macs later this year
Apple's next-generation silicon for Macs, dubbed the M2, has reportedly entered mass production ahead of additional Apple silicon Mac hardware introductions expected in late 2021.