Apple has apparently instructed Chinese supplier Goertek to suspend assembly of its second-generation AirPods Pro earbuds given production issues. Per noted analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, Chinese supplier Luxshare has expanded production of the second-generation AirPods Pro to fill the gap and is now the exclusive supplier of the wireless earbuds for the time being.
“Goertek’s suspension of production is more likely due to production issues rather than demand issues,” said Kuo, who didn’t elaborate on specific issues that may have been present. Kuo added that it’s unknown as to when Goertek will resume production of the earbuds. It’s also unclear if the issues affect any second-generation AirPods Pro already sold.
The second-generation AirPods Pro earbuds were released in late September and are currently still in stock on Apple’s online store in the U.S. It’s unknown as to whether the loss of one supplier will have a significant impact on availability heading into the holiday shopping season.
The new AirPods Pro feature up to twice as much active noise cancellation as the original, charging case improvements, and more.
Stay tuned for additional details as they become available.
Via MacRumors and @mingchikuo