Apple is affected by the shortage of chip supply Cook: MacBook and iPad may be out of stock in the third quarter

The global chip shortage continues to affect many electronics manufacturers. Recently, Apple CEO Tim Cook revealed that due to chip supply issues, it is expected that in the third quarter of this year, MacBook and iPad device shipments will decrease, and there is a chance that there will be a shortage of goods.

Tim Cook recently stated in an earnings conference call that the company has not yet faced chip supply shortages in the second quarter of this year, but is expected to be affected in the third quarter, when MacBook and iPad shipments will decrease. 

In addition, Apple’s chief financial officer Luca Maestri also said that due to product supply restrictions, it is expected that the operating income for the third fiscal quarter of this year will be reduced to US$3 to 4 billion (approximately HK$23.3-31 billion), and will be increased as much as possible at this stage. Mac and iPad product inventory.

Earlier this month, the "Nikkei Asian Review" reported that MacBook and iPad lacked manufacturing parts such as panels and displays. The production of the two products needed to be delayed. Apple even delayed some orders to the second half of the year.

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