Largest iPhone Supplier Says Chip Shortage to Drag Into Second Half of 2022

[MacRumors]

Major iPhone supplier Foxconn says that it expects the ongoing chip shortage to continue well into the second half of next year, prolonging struggles of manufacturers, including Apple, to keep up with consumer demand, The Wall Street Journal reports.

Apple has been dealing with the chip shortage for the past several quarters, but it only started significantly impacting Apple’s business in the most recent quarter. The shortage of specific components and production constraints related to the ongoing public health crisis have impacted iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, and Mac availability. Apple said that this past quarter, the shortages cost it $6 billion, and it expects the impact to be even more significant for the holiday season.

Foxconn is Apple's largest supplier for the iPhone, and while some reports suggest that production is improving, it's still a length away from being entirely normal. As the holiday season approaches, Apple is encouraging customers to get their holiday orders in early to ensure they receive them in time for the holidays, and the company has provided "order by" dates for some of its most popular products.

Article Link: Largest iPhone Supplier Says Chip Shortage to Drag Into Second Half of 2022

 

[TheYayAreaLiving 🎗️]

So hopefully by Fall, 2022 no more chip shortage?

 

[ThisBougieLife]

I don’t think the chip shortage is going to end any time soon. I’ll eat my hat when you can get a graphics card for MSRP.

 

[Cosmosent]

I believe the impact is significant right now !

I'm doing a spot check every single day, & it doesn't look good !

If this continues into Feb, many will simply wait for the iPhone 14 !

 

[Maclver]

I believe the impact is significant right now !

I'm doing a spot check every single day, & it doesn't look good !

If this continues into Feb, many will simply wait for the iPhone 14 !

Or Apple will delay the iPhone 14...

 

[rjjacobson]

Or Apple will delay the iPhone 14...

Yea I was fortunate to get my z
13 ProMax 1 TB. I may stick with it and wait for the 15.

 

[_Spinn_]

I have a bad feeling that these supply chain issues are going to drag on into 2023

 

[Dwalls90]

Most car manufacturers are saying no supply chain stability before early 2023, and I think a lot of that is chip driven, so this isn't really new news.

 

[dantracht]

One big reason why I’m holding onto my 11pm another year.

 

[Dwalls90]

Or Apple will delay the iPhone 14...

Highly doubtful. The chip shortage has been ongoing since late 2020/early 2021. iPhone 13's were available, but availability was less than in prior years.

 

[Macintosh TV]

The truth is, no one knows when it'll end. At this point this supplier is predicting second half of 2022 but many believe 2023 and even 2024.

All we do know is that it's likely to be more than a year and could last much longer.

 

[DelayedGratificationGene]

I believe the impact is significant right now !

I'm doing a spot check every single day, & it doesn't look good !

If this continues into Feb, many will simply wait for the iPhone 14 !

So u can predict human behavior huh? If you think people are going to wait another year for the 14? They can’t wait a week.

 

[DelayedGratificationGene]

I have a bad feeling that these supply chain issues are going to drag on into 2023

You do? What is the basis for this feeling?

 

[jz0309]

The “chip shortage” is rather complex, new nodes, eg 5nm are fine, older nodes are not and a lot of companies are hording inventory so some of it is artificial. Also interesting to note is that RAM and flash prices are leveling out and even start declining again, an indication that the PC market will decline again.
I think that the chip shortage as in wafer fab is going to end in H1 22 but that is only part of the supply chain.

Overall supply chain is a big mess and it will take long to recover.

 

[jerryk]

I don’t think the chip shortage is going to end any time soon. I’ll eat my hat when you can get a graphics card for MSRP.

Graphics cards being unavailable is also likely due to crypto miners. That is not going to change over time.

 

[JM]

Got my holiday order in two weeks before the extended return period. Oopsy ?

 

[hovscorpion12]

To everyone who got theirs. Your lucky.

 

[munpip214]

A lot of the chip shortage is not the actual silicon processors for consumer computers but the other smaller digital and analog components that are needed by almost all electronics such as voltage regulators and touch controllers. That’s why it is affecting so many categories of consumer products.

 

[Mr. Dee]

My recommendation, If you don’t really need a new iPhone don’t buy one I would say. If you have an iPhone X to 12, keep it until it stops getting iOS updates. Yes, some will say, it’s your freedom, right and money. But it’s just my opinion.

 

[webkit]

I'm surprised that the chip/supply shortage. supply chain, inflation, etc. issues haven't had an impact on new retail prices and used/trade-in values of existing devices similar to what's happened to car prices.

Phone and computer prices have actually remained pretty stable and Apple even recently dropped trade-in values.

 

[julesme]

My recommendation, If you don’t really need a new iPhone don’t buy one I would say. If you have an iPhone X to 12, keep it until it stops getting iOS updates. Yes, some will say, it’s your freedom, right and money. But it’s just my opinion.

Unclear how “keep your device for as long as possible” relates at all to the chip shortage. Otherwise, I agree it’s sound and prudent advice for all seasons.

 

[DaveWotzit]

Somebody from an electronic retailer in the UK said the same to me. Supporting chips will still not be back to normal supply quantities by June '22. So keep hoping for the PS5 !

 

[Zaft]

You know it’s bad when BMW is making cars without a touchscreen..

 

[JM]

The “chip shortage” is rather complex, new nodes, eg 5nm are fine, older nodes are not and a lot of companies are hording inventory so some of it is artificial. Also interesting to note is that RAM and flash prices are leveling out and even start declining again, an indication that the PC market will decline again.
I think that the chip shortage as in wafer fab is going to end in H1 22 but that is only part of the supply chain.

Overall supply chain is a big mess and it will take long to recover.

Your comments made me wonder if Apple would do something like next year on the iPhones released they have a similar chip to this year and do upgrades in other ways

Like how they went from series 4 and series 5 Apple Watch without much of a chip difference

 

[rjjacobson]

I have a bad feeling that these supply chain issues are going to drag on into 2023

I agree, glad I got my 13 ProMax 1TB. I love the camera and memory and other features and from the rumors not much I want or need with 14 so I could wait and finally for first time not upgrade every year. Maybe 15 or 16 will be time and I will have my 13 to enjoy without agonizing over shipping and being held hostage to range of dates for arrival to my house since seldom get opening day anyway in my iUP program ;-)