Reporting iPad and MacBook production was delayed due to global chip shortages

Apple is facing a global shortage of certain components for some of its MacBook and iPad models, causing technology giant Cupertino and its suppliers to postpone production of the products, according to a new report from Nikkei Asia.

According to the report, MacBook production is being hampered due to the shortage of chips mounted on the board before final assembly, which is a key step in the overall production process. The report adds that iPad production is affected due to lack of display and display components.

In response to declining production, Apple has postponed component orders for both devices in the second half of the year. Although the production of the MacBook and iPad is directly affected, the production of the iPhone so far is not affected. However, industry sources claim that supplies for iPhone components are limited.

Production plans for Apple’s iconic iPhones so far have not been affected by the supply shortage, although the supply of some components for the devices is “quite tight,” according to two sources. Overall, component shortages remain a supply chain problem for Apple and have yet to have any impact on product availability for consumers, Nikkei has learned.

Apple is expected to launch new iPad Pro models and possibly redesigned MacBook Pros with Apple silicon over the coming months. Bloomberg has reported that the new ‌iPad‌ models with drastically improved performance and a new mini-LED display are just weeks away from launch.

While Nikkei does not specify which models of ‌Pad‌ and MacBook are affected due to scarcity, it certainly seems plausible that delayed assembly of the products may cause a form of delay in Apple’s announcement.