Apple may have delayed the production plan for its 2020 flagship iPhones.
Angela Lang / CNET
For the latest corona virus pandemic news and information, visit WHO website.
Apple will delay mass production of it upcoming iPhone 12 lineup by about a month that Wall Street Journal reported Monday because of Coronavirus pandemicImpact on manufacturing in Asia and global consumer demand.
The California-based company in Cupertino typically starts mass-producing its annual phone offering in early summer, the newspaper said earlier it reveals in mid-September and ship them to consumers later this month.
Continue reading: Best phones of 2020
Look at that:
The iPhone 12 will be a huge upgrade
4:43
It is expected to start four new iPhone models Later in the year, some of these will include next-generation wireless 5G connectivity. Even though Apple has managed to ship its new budget iPhone SE CEO Tim Cook warned last week back in February that the company’s plans are likely to be affected by the virus outbreak.
Cook confirmed in earlier this month a company-wide virtual meeting that the corona virus was a “stressful moment”, however, emphasized its strong financial position and continued investment in product research and development.
Apple didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment.