Apple plans to produce around 220 million iPhones in 2022. This production target remains largely unchanged from last year, despite supply chain bottlenecks and expected high demand for new iPhones in the fall.
Apple has reportedly told its suppliers that it still plans to produce up to 220 million iPhones this year, a target that is below market experts' expectations. Mainly because of the new iPhone 14 models expected in the fall, analysts had told Bloomberg report According to a production target of around 240 million units is expected.
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The company is asking suppliers to produce about 220 million iPhones, roughly in line with last year's level, said people familiar with the forecasts who asked not to be identified. Market forecasts have previously been closer to 240 million units, reflecting the major iPhone refresh expected in the fall. But the wireless industry has had a rough start to the year, and production estimates have fallen across the board.
Several products, including the company's latest Macs, have been on backorder for several weeks, if not months, due to supply chain issues triggered by COVID-19 lockdowns and restrictions. This fall, Apple plans to unveil the iPhone 14 with updated design, better cameras, higher performance, and more. The 2022 iPhones are expected to be a bigger update than the iPhone 13 series last fall, which brought minor updates to the cameras, improved display technology, and a new chip. (Photo by Unsplash / George Beridze)
