Apple Struggle With Chip Shortages

Anne Hunter
Monday, October 11, 2021

You must be living on the Moon if you don’t know anything about the global chip shortage.

Many tech companies around the globe have been affected by this shortage. This isn’t just a problem for mobile phones. These chips are not available for cars, graphics cards, or gaming consoles. This shortage has forced some mobile phone companies to launch limited launches.

What does “a chip” mean and what is it used for? The demand for chips to identify these mass-produced products has been reduced. All of this is related to the Covid-19 global pandemic. Companies slowed down production due to the fear of falling sales. This was a mistaken assumption that proved to be disastrous. This shortage began with vehicle sales and has slowly spread to all technology platforms. At-home entertainment has been a major need since the pandemic. This was also a major factor in the worldwide shortage of chips.

It is important to remember that these large technology companies don’t make their processors. This means they rely on other companies such as Samsung and TSMC to get the chips they need.

Even larger phone companies like Apple have been affected by this chip shortage. According to a report, Apple’s iPhone 13 Series would be delayed. They predicted that 10 million units would experience shortages of chips.

The chipsets Apple uses are made in-house. Although their production is done by TSMC but was impacted by the shortage of chips. A small amount of information suggests that Texas Instruments or Broadcom are responsible for the slow production. These companies deal with wireless components and display parts.

iPhones are less likely to be impacted by the chip shortages than other manufacturers.

Apple will be the dominant player in the mobile phone market, and they will have the first chance to get any chips available. The underdogs will have to compete. The alternative mobile phone companies that Apple gets this first pick purchasing power will suffer in the remainder of the quarter.

Samsung, a well-known competitor to Apple, has also been reportedly affected by the shortage of chips. According to some reports, the Samsung chief has arranged a connection with chips that are outsourced. The name of the company is still unknown. The respected company denied their request for chips. They may still be in a position to secure chips for their devices.

This phenomenon is not something you have heard of before. This shortage, and many other technical shortages are affecting many people around the globe. Because they don’t have the VINs and chips, people are unable to get new cars. Gaming consoles don’t come with unique chip numbers, and they are not allowed for sale. This is putting a strain on the entire technology industry.

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