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Jet Black iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus units in short supply, manufacturing difficulties cited in recent research note

There’s a reason why the new Jet Black iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus you want is out of stock. The new handset faces a global shortage as the new high-gloss finish has proven challenging for the company’s manufacturers. The Jet Black models apparently suffer from a low casing production yield rate of 60 to […]

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Apple hits some snags with iPhone 7, 7 Plus preorders, offers number to try to sort this out

Preordering an iPhone 7 or iPhone 7 Plus might be a little harder than it should be. Last week, a number of customers looking to preorder the new handset via Appleā€™s iPhone Upgrade Program encountered issues selecting the correct model because a lot of them were already sold out. Apple is attempting to smooth this […]

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Rumor: Apple ups iPhone SE component orders to meet demand

Even with declining iPhone sales, the iPhone SE might just prove to be a hit. A new supply chain rumor has indicated that Apple has increased orders for its new low-end iPhone SE, and plans to build more than 5 million units this quarter alone, as the company continues to struggle to keep up with […]

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iPhone iPhone SE News retail

Apple reports higher than expected demand for iPhone SE

Well, at least the iPhone SE is selling well. While Apple has yet to divulge official sales numbers for the new handset, company executives said that demand for the device was “very strong” and higher than expected during this week’s earnings call. As such, Apple CEO Tim Cook said the company is working hard to […]

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Accessory iPad Pro News retail

Apple Pencil, Smart Keyboard accessories in short supply following iPad Pro launch

The good news is that the iPad Pro is out. The and news is that the Apple Pencil and Smart Keyboard you might want for it are in short supply. Both the keyboard and stylus designed specifically for the Pro are showing four to five week shipping estimates with no option to pick up in-store. […]