Apple announces delays in the delivery of the iPhone 14 as a direct consequence of the lockdown in place to contain a new wave of Covid. The tech giant said its assembly plant in Zhengzhou, the world’s largest iPhone factory, is operating at significantly reduced capacity due to the government’s restrictive measure. The factory, run by Foxconn – the world’s largest outsourced electronics maker – will be closed until November 9.
“Just as we did during the Covid-19 pandemic, we prioritize the health and safety of workers in our supply chain,” reads a statement from Apple, which launched its new line of iPhones last September, the 14th series of which is on sale. in the market. Chinese market since last month. “We continue to see strong demand for the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max models. However, we now expect lower shipments of the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max than previously expected and customers will experience wait times. new products”, pointed out the note from the technology giant. An announcement intended to disappoint investors who had expected a lifting of restrictions by China in the near future: with that hope last Friday, Chinese stocks rose significantly.
The world’s second-largest economy is struggling to cope with protracted challenges posed by persistent Covid restrictions, a slump in the housing market and the risk of a global recession. The latest Chinese trade data highlighted an unexpected contraction in its imports and exports last month, the first since May 2020. October shipments were down 0.3% year-on-year, in sharp contrast to a 5.7% increase. % In September. In the last 24 hours, the Asian powerhouse recorded 5,643 new infections, the highest daily tally in 6 months. In Zhengzhou, home to the Foxconn factory, capital of central China’s Henan province, where about 10 million people live, there were 3,683 cases and 22 deaths. Foxconn, known as Hon Hai Precision Industry, is behind 70% of iPhone shipments worldwide.
Source: IL Tempo
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