The report stated that Apple will still manufacture new iPhones in July to September period, but the mass production delay means there may be shortage of new iPhones in an all-important festival season San Francisco: The coronavirus pandemic that is creating havoc on global supply chain around the world has forced Apple to delay mass production of its upcoming iPhone 12 series by around a month, the media reported on Monday.
According to a Wall Street Journal report citing people familiar with the move, Apple is pushing back the production ramp-up of its flagship iPhones by about a month. "Apple is forging ahead with plans to release four new iPhone models later this year, people familiar with its plans say.