Apple has decided to expand its suppliers for the high-end iPhone 14 models to ensure the launch is on time.
The launch of Apple iPhone 14 is facing difficulties due to several reasons. One of the main ones is the concern about the supply of panels for the iPhone 14. Earlier, Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo shared that Apple’s partners are experiencing problems with the supply of the iPhone 14 model. Previous leaks and rumors suggest that the next iPhone 14 series of Apple is expected to debut in September 2022. So, will there be any delays in the iPhone 14 launch due to these reasons? Will Apple fans have to wait a little longer than expected to experience the new iPhone 14 series?
Fortunately, it doesn’t seem that way! In order to avoid delaying the launch of the iPhone 14 during the fall event of 2022, Apple was forced to take an important step. Apple has diversified its component suppliers ahead of the iPhone 14 launch. This will not only reduce the iPhone maker’s dependence on a single supplier, but also allow the company to have a stronger bargaining position. This news comes from analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, who said that Apple is facing supply issues.
SG Micro will help Apple with iPhone 14 deliveries
“SG Micro has passed the higher-end iPhone 14 quality certification and is likely to supply the PMIC (battery and level switch) for the iPhone 14 in 2H22,” Kuo informed in the tweet. This will be the first time that SG Micro supplies Apple’s high-end products – the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max. It also shows that Apple expects the revenue contribution from these high-end phones to increase significantly and is therefore ramping up production to new highs.
Kuo says Apple’s orders will also become another important driver of revenue and profits for SG Micro, in addition to being one of the main beneficiaries of China’s domestic replacement policy. “SG Micro’s market share in Apple’s supply chain is expected to continue to grow thanks to cost advantages and Apple’s supply chain management policy to reduce supply risks,” he added.
This Apple flagship series is expected to launch four new Apple smartphones – the 6.1-inch iPhone 14, its larger-display version the 6.7-inch iPhone 14 Max (or Plus), the 6.1-inch iPhone 14 Pro and the most specific variant, the 6.7-inch iPhone 14 Pro Max.
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