Several Apple products have delayed updates

Several Apple products, including recently released devices, are experiencing a delayed shipping time, a possible sign that chip shortages could affect Apple and its products more significantly.

During the company’s third-quarter earnings call, Apple CEO Tim Cook warned that the shortage of chips that has plagued the industry in recent months would affect iPhone shipments this year. While Cook probably referred to the restrictions with the upcoming iPhone 13, the shortage could reach existing models.

Prior to the planned update or update, current and next-generation devices can be expected to run out of stock, as Apple makes room for the latest models. As a result, some configurations of the iPhone 11 and iPhone 12 are shown for up to two weeks for shipments at the time of writing.

Similarly, across the Apple Watch range, some Series 6 aluminum case models are sold out for at least three to four weeks, while stainless steel models are fully sold out or at least at three weeks. Next Tuesday, September 14, Apple is expected to launch the iPhone 13 and Apple Watch Series 7 to replace the existing models.

While the iPhone and Apple Watch will be updated soon, they will likely cause a delay in shipments, other products are less secure. For example, the 24-inch iMac, powered by the Apple M1 silicon chip, is currently out of service for at least three to four weeks. In fact, all products with the Apple ‌M1‌ silicon chip are currently experiencing some sort of delay.

For example, depending on your configuration, the 13-inch MacBook Air ‌M1‌, MacBook Pro, Mac mini, and 11-inch, 12.9-inch iPad Pro display three days or up to a week for shipments, all and that specific deadlines will fluctuate. Under normal circumstances, depending on location, products may be available for same-day delivery.

Apple’s ‌M1‌ silicon chip was announced in November last year, and since its announcement, Apple has expanded it to more products, including the iPad Pro. Out-of-normal shipping times for various ‌M1‌ products could be further proof that the shortage of chips directly limits produccióM1‌ production, making delivery times and overall availability difficult.

In recent months, several reports have suggested that Apple vendors are struggling to keep up with demand. Specifically, the company’s suppliers for mini-LED displays that will be used in the upcoming MacBook Pros would have struggled to achieve satisfactory production levels, prompting Apple to invest in purchasing additional suppliers.