At least one model of the iPhone 14 series could appear later than planned. Lockdowns and China’s zero-Covid policy are causing the likely delay, insiders say. Apple is said to be several weeks behind schedule.

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iPhone 14: A model delay is feared

Apple’s problems surrounding the zero-Covid policy and the ongoing lockdowns in China continue. As Asian media reports, one of the iPhone 14 models is now in production three weeks late.

All models are currently in the EVT (Engineering Verification Test) phase, during which Apple is working with suppliers to adjust production lines and calculate manufacturing costs. Normally the EVT phase completed by the end of Juneso mass production can be completed by late August or early September.

According to an unnamed insider, it will be difficult for Apple to make up for lost time. The group should now work “around the clock” to speed up development (source: Nike Asia).

It remains unclear which iPhone 14 this is. Delays are nothing new to Apple, as the iPhone 12 has already shown. The first 5G iPhone was not presented in September as usual, but only in October due to delays caused by the pandemic.

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iPhone 14: China problems are increasing

Apple is said to be already due to ongoing corona difficulties in China look to other countries. In the future, production could at least partially take place in India and Vietnam.

There are not only problems with the iPhone, because the production of the MacBook Pro also remains restricted. This is noticeable with longer delivery times.