Apple has warned customers that COVID-19 restrictions in China will have an impact on the company’s ability to manufacture enough iPhones to meet the Christmas demand.
Apple says:
COVID-19 restrictions have temporarily impacted the primary iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max assembly facility located in Zhengzhou, China. The facility is currently operating at significantly reduced capacity. As we have done throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, we are prioritizing the health and safety of the workers in our supply chain.
We continue to see strong demand for iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max models. However, we now expect lower iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max shipments than we previously anticipated and customers will experience longer wait times to receive their new products.
We are working closely with our supplier to return to normal production levels while ensuring the health and safety of every worker.
Source: Apple Newsroom
A quick look at the Australian Apple Store suggests wait times of around four weeks if you order an iPhone 14 Pro now. But if you can settle for the non-Pro version you can get one shipped tomorrow depending on the colour and storage capacity you choose.
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