iPhone 14 Pro (Max) with long delivery times
With the iPhone 14 Pro (Max), however, the situation is completely different. Immediately after the start of the order, the waiting times rose sharply, which suggests a very high demand. Nothing has changed in this situation in the Apple Online Store to date. Apple now states delivery times of four to five weeks for most variants of the premium smartphones, which cost at least 1,299 euros. A recent report by ITHome According to the Californian company is now reacting and adjusting the production figures to the current and probably future situation. The Chinese news website refers to employees from the supply chain who are familiar with the matter.
Apple reduces production of the iPhone 14
Apple has instructed its largest contract manufacturer, Foxconn, to shut down at least five production lines at the Zhengzhou plant on which the iPhone 14 has previously been built. However, it is unclear whether the reduction in production only affects the iPhone 14 that is already available or also the larger iPhone 14 Plus with a 6.7-inch display that will be released on October 7th. It is also not known by what quantities Apple is reducing production.
The delivery situation should ease up soon
However, Apple is increasing production of the iPhone 14 Pro (Max) by ten percent in view of the good demand. Ming-Chi Kuo wants to know that. These devices are also manufactured by Foxconn. According to the well-known analysts, the adjustments should have an effect in the fourth quarter, so the delivery situation for the Pro models should ease up significantly by Christmas business at the latest.
iPhone 14 (Plus) in the Apple online store
iPhone 14 Pro (Max) in the Apple online store
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