Ahead of iPhone 15 launch, analyst brings some bad news
Apple iPhone 15 launch is in sight, but it seems like it could be affected by supply-chain problems from the get-go. iPhone 15 launch date is speculated to be between September 12 and 13. However, this wouldn't be the first time that these issues have plagued the launch of Apple's new devices. When the company launched its iPhone 14 series last year, the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max saw lengthy waiting periods of up to 5 weeks as the production of both these models took a hit due to COVID-19 restrictions at its Zhengzhou factory in Central China. This issue, combined with the global semiconductor shortage, hugely affected the iPhone's supply.
While both of these problems seem to have been resolved, a new report claims that even the iPhone 15 series could take a hit and it has reportedly forced Apple to cut initial production figures for these devices.
According to a research note published by Jeff Pu, an analyst at a Hong Kong investment firm (via 9to5Mac), Apple is looking to cut the initial production of the iPhone 15 series which reportedly includes four models - iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max. The company initially planned to ship around 83 million units of iPhone 15 by the end of the year but has cut down on its production and now estimates to build 77 million units.
Pu claims that this is due to two reasons - supply chain issues, and demand concerns.
Previous reports have highlighted that the Cupertino-based company has been struggling with supply-chain issues, especially for the display, body, and camera components of the new iPhone 15 series. Sony's camera sensor, thinner bezel display, and the new titanium frame have all contributed to the issue.
On the other hand, Apple also
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