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All forum members and site visitors are welcome to read and follow the thread, but posting is limited to forum members with at least 100 posts.Īpple is working on an updated Siri experience that moves away from the trigger phrase "Hey ‌Siri‌" currently required to invoke the digital voice assistant hands-free, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reports. Note: Due to the political or social nature of the discussion regarding this topic, the discussion thread is located in our Political News forum. On November 2, the Chinese government ordered a one-week lockdown for an industrial area where the Foxconn factory is situated following a COVID-19 outbreak. The devices are currently estimated to ship in 3-4 weeks on Apple's online store in the United States. We are working closely with our supplier to return to normal production levels while ensuring the health and safety of every worker.Ī report last week claimed that iPhone production could be reduced by as much as 30% compared to usual levels at the Foxconn factory due to the restrictions.Īpple said that the supply chain's reduced capacity will result in customers experiencing longer wait times for iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max orders. However, we now expect lower iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max shipments than we previously anticipated and customers will experience longer wait times to receive their new products. We continue to see strong demand for iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max models. As we have done throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, we are prioritizing the health and safety of the workers in our supply chain. The facility is currently operating at significantly reduced capacity. The warning was shared in a press release on the Apple Newsroom site:ĬOVID-19 restrictions have temporarily impacted the primary iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max assembly facility located in Zhengzhou, China. Apple today said it expects iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max shipments to be lower than the company previously anticipated due to temporary COVID-19 restrictions at the primary Foxconn factory where the devices are assembled in Zhengzhou, China.