Apple has been forced to stop production of iPhone and iPad for a few days. This is the first time in the last decade that they had to stop production for a few days. Engadget reported this news quoting Nikkei Asia.
Apple has stopped assembling iPhones and iPads at a time when they were supposed to be in a high-speed production. The technology giant has been compelled to make this decision in the global chip and supply chain crisis.
Earlier, Apple lowered its iPhone 13 production target this year. In addition, iPads took the initiative to reduce production and allocate more parts for their mobile flagship devices. However, the closure of factory in China Golden Week is the first of its kind in over a decade.
Apple’s factories are usually the most productive during the ‘Chinese Holiday’, which begins on October 24. During this time the factory works 24 hours a day to meet the holiday shopping needs. However, this year the workers are working less than the scheduled time instead of the extra time.
A supply chain manager at Apple said that with a limited supply of components and chips, there was no point in giving employees overtime at this time. As a result, if you want to give an iPhone or iPad as a Christmas gift for your loved ones this year, it may not be available at the right time.