Apple Silent on Reports AirPod Production Threatened by Coronavirus Plant Disruptions
Apple didn’t respond Thursday to queries about a Nikkei Asian Review report that three AirPods suppliers are facing shortages of materials and components from coronavirus-forced plant shutdowns in China. The report said suppliers have a maximum two weeks’ supply of…
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components for assembly. Apple had ordered suppliers to produce up to 45 million units of the true wireless headphones in first half 2020 to keep up with surging demand, it said. Thursday, Apple.com showed earliest availability of the $249 AirPods Pro, in short supply since the holiday season, as March 6. Standard AirPods were available for next-day delivery.