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KGI: iPhone 8 mass production delayed to October/November as major component upgrades cause supply bottlenecks

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<p>We’ve been hearing several reports (https://9to5mac.com/2017/03/08/iphone-8-3d-sensor-september/) that the launch of the iPhone 8 could be delayed compared to previous years. Reputable Apple analyst KGI Ming-Chi Kuo has also weighed in today, reporting that mass production of the OLED iPhone will likely be pushed back to October/November, instead of the normal August/September timeframe for new iPhone launches.</p>
<p>KGI says the reason for the production difficulties is that the new iPhone 8 includes several major cutting-edge components that Apple has custom-ordered. The analyst still expects the iterative ‘7S’ models to launch on the normal schedule …</p>
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