Apple official: shipments of iPhone 14 Pro / Pro Max will be lower than previously expected, customers will have to wait longer to receive products

CTOnews.com November 8 news, Apple official website recently issued a document, updated iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max supply situation. Apple said demand for the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max models remained strong. However, shipments of the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max are now expected to be lower than previously expected, and customers will wait longer to receive the new products.

"The main assembly plant for iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max in Zhengzhou, China, is temporarily affected by COVID-19 restrictions. The plant is currently operating at significantly reduced capacity. As we have maintained since the COVID-19 pandemic, we have always prioritized the health and safety of workers in our supply chain.

We note that demand for iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max models remains strong. However, we now expect iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max shipments to be lower than previously expected, and customers will wait longer to receive the new products.

We are working closely with suppliers to restore normal production levels while ensuring the health and safety of all workers. "

CTOnews.com has learned of a recent report that Foxconn factories may produce 30 percent fewer iPhones than usual due to restrictions.

Apple said the reduced capacity in its supply chain would result in longer wait times for orders from customers for the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max. Currently, these devices are estimated to ship in 3-4 weeks at Apple Online Store in the United States. China stores also ship within 4-5 weeks.