Apple fans and the first time buyers in Asia may have a little trouble getting their favorite devices.
According to a report by Nikkei Asia, the iPhone 13 series and several iPad models run low at Apple stores and lack of chips can affect shipping during Christmas throughout Asia, the date of delivery date is pushed to January.
Because of the low number of devices, customers in the Philippines have faced a long waiting time to buy the iPhone 13 Pro before Christmas.
Time for Apple iPad Space Gray (WIFI, 256GB) is reported to stretch up to 8 weeks from 4 weeks in the country, with the expected delivery date falling on January 14, 2022.
Buyers in China, Taiwan, Hong Kong and Malaysia are also likely to be affected, said report that.
This report added that the lack of iPad was caused by the fact that Apple gave preferably on the iPhone.
Because of this, it is estimated that 50% of the more iPad has been produced in September and October, so it falls short of production plans.
In accordance with the CEO of Apple Tim Cook, the lack of chips caused the company to lose $ 3 billion to $ 4 billion in the April-June quarter and this could rise up to $ 6 billion in the next three months.
Chancing now tends to be the worst until now.
So, if you are looking forward to buying a newer iPhone 13 or iPad, we suggest you make your step before the stock runs out, and the waiting period is getting longer.