Oh, the COVID excuse again? Why were Samsung, Huwaei, Oppo an others able to get their phones out right on time? Pandemic magically didn't effect their suppliers?
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"On time" is remarkably arbitrary, as already shown in this thread - but you seem butthurt enough that you don't care. Cool. Hey - if the other manufacturers meet your apparent super-critical timeline for frivolous consumer purchases, by all means, please buy one of their products. As a long-time Apple shareholder, I totally give you my blessing. Cheers.