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iPhone 13: One step before Apple reduced production due to lack of chips

The possibility of forcing the Apple Inc to reduce its production iPhone 13 by 10 million units, as the market is plagued worldwide by a lack of microcircuits (chips), as reported yesterday, Tuesday (12/10), Bloomberg News citing sources who have received relevant information.

The company was expected to produce 90 million units of new iPhone models from the end of the year, according to Bloomberg. The same report adds that Apple has informed its manufacturers that the number of units will be smaller, because its suppliers in the field of chips, including Broadcom Inc and Texas Instruments, give real battle for the delivery of their parts.

iPhone 13: Apple stock fell

According to the APE-MPE, the price of Apple shares decreased by 1.2%, with Texas Instruments and Broadcom shares also falling about 1%. Apple declined to comment. Broadcom and Texas Instruments were unable to respond immediately to requests for comment from Reuters.

The lack of microcircuits includes both the lack of components and related raw materials, causing severe pressure on industries, from the production of vehicles to electronic devices. Several automakers have even been led to temporary cessation of their production.

Analysts have warned that Apple customers will have to wait longer to hold the new iPhone 13 in their hands due to supply chain problems.

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