Apple is experiencing a shortage of key components to produce the iPhone 17 lineup

Apple CEO Tim Cook is reportedly having serious concerns over the iPhone 17's production problems.

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The cause of these problems is allegedly a shortage of glass fabric with a low coefficient of thermal expansion, which is used to dissipate heat and protect the internal components of smartphones from temperature fluctuations. This material is a key element of the design, and without it the production of new models is impossible. Apple is putting daily pressure on suppliers to speed up the problem.

The iPhone 17 lineup should be an important milestone for the company. In addition to a redesigned design, including a larger camera unit in the Pro models, Apple plans to replace the iPhone Plus model with the thinner and more aesthetics-focused iPhone 17 Air. However, supply chain issues and higher tariffs, which could force iPhone production to be moved from China to another country, could affect the release timing and cost of the new devices.

Source: moomoo, phonearena