Apple is facing a global shortage of certain components used in the production of some of its iPad and MacBook Pro models, leading the Cupertino firm to postpone production of those products, says a new report from Nikkei Asia.
The report claims MacBook Pro production is being delayed due to the shortage of chips mounted onto the circuit board before final assembly. iPad production is apparently being delayed due to display component production delays.
Apple has reportedly postponed component orders for the two devices until the second half of the year. So far, iPhone production has not been affected. However, industry sources indicate that supplies for iPhone components are limited.
Production plans for Apple’s iconic iPhones have so far not been affected by the supply shortage, although the supply of some components for the devices is “quite tight,” according to two sources. Overall, the component shortage remains a supply chain issue for Apple and has not yet had an impact on product availability for consumers, Nikkei has learned.
Apple is expected to launch new iPad Pro models and redesigned MacBooks with Apple silicon sometime in the coming months.