iPhone shortages could extend until April due to the coronavirus outbreakApple continues to struggle to get the new iPhone out the door.
What you need to know
The coronavirus continues to impact iPhone production.
Sources believe suppliers won't be back to normal output until April.
The exact impact on the new, cheaper iPhone is unknown.
While rumors continue to swirl around a March event as well as an iPhone SE 2 (or iPhone 9) and iPad Pro launch, Apple is struggling to get production back to full capacity. According to the Nikkei Asian Review, production of the new iPhone could result in a pushed launch date and existing models may continue to experience shortages until at least April.
One of the sources said that suppliers are trying to get the new, cheaper iPhone through the production cycle in four weeks, adding that more delays of the low-cost iPhone will affect Apple's strategy throughout the rest of the year.
"The suppliers are doing their best to produce and ship the iPhone within four weeks. ... The delay can't be too long, otherwise, ...
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iPhone shortages could extend until April due to the coronavirus outbreak
