Apple said in a statement on Sunday that due to Covid-19 restrictions at its primary iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max assembly plant in Zhengzhou, China, it has temporarily reduced iPhone 14 production.
Apple stated that the Foxconn-operated factory is operating at “significantly reduced capacity.” It warned that it would ship fewer units and that customers would have to wait longer to order devices.
Apple’s warning raises the possibility that it will sell fewer iPhones in the December quarter due to a manufacturing shortage. Last month, it warned of slowing growth in the December quarter.
It said there is still strong demand for the affected models, which are more expensive than other iPhone models and start at $999 and $1099.
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China has ordered lockdowns in Zhengzhou, where Apple manufactures the majority of its iPhones, in the last week. According to Reuters, the factory in China has dealt with employees fleeing the facility due to Covid policies and outbreaks.
Apple said in a statement on Sunday that due to Covid-19 restrictions at its primary iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max assembly plant in Zhengzhou, China, it has temporarily reduced iPhone 14 production.
The Foxconn factory is operating at “significantly reduced capacity,” according to Apple.
said. It warned that it would ship fewer units and that customers would have to wait longer to order devices.
Apple’s warning raises the possibility that it will sell fewer iPhones in the December quarter due to a manufacturing shortage. Last month, it warned of slowing growth in the December quarter.
