Apple’s iPhone 13 production fell 20% in Sept-Oct
The Hindu
After launching the iPhone 13 range and new iPads in September, a major threat looms over Apple as it scrambles to keep up with the global chip shortage and supply chain disruptions.
Production of Apple Inc's fell 20% short of previous plans in September and October, Nikkei on Wednesday, citing sources familiar with the matter.
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The holiday-quarter is one of the busiest for the company as many consumers seek to buy its products as gifts, weeks ahead of Christmas.

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