Apple is expected to release the iPhone 14 in September, and they are already taking important steps to ensure the availability of the iPhone 14.
To avoid any delays in sales, Apple is diversifying or splitting orders for components for the iPhone 14. That way, Apple doesn't depend on one component supplier and has a better bargaining position.
Ahead of the launch of the iPhone 14, the list of companies that supply components for mobile phones is increasing after SG Micro passed and was certified to supply components for the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max.
This news comes from well-known analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, who usually has accurate information about Apple. According to Kuo, SG Micro will supply PMIC (power management integrated circuit) components for the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max.
This is the first time the Chinese company has been certified to supply components to Apple. This means that the company's technical capabilities have entered the tier 1 level, which is needed to supply components for flagship products.
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In addition to increasing SG Micro's revenue, this PMIC order for iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max will also help Apple reduce product delivery delays due to component scarcity, as quoted by GSM Arena, Monday (25/7/2022).
Previously, it was reported that the leaked price of the iPhone 14 circulated after information on the specifications of this Apple-made phone had surfaced earlier. The figures mentioned make the eyes bulge, because they are quite adrift from the price of the iPhone 13 which was released last year.
Speaking to The Sun, Dan Ives, Chief Analyst at Wedbush Securities, said supply chain issues were a factor driving the price hike for the latest iPhones.
"We believe a $100 price hike will come for the iPhone 14," said Ives. "Prices throughout the supply chain have increased, and Cupertino will need to pass these costs on to consumers upon release."
Prediction of the cheapest price for the iPhone 14
iPhone 14 - USD899 (iPhone 13 USD799)
iPhone 14 Max - USD 999
iPhone 14 Pro - USD 1,099 (iPhone 13 Pro USD 999)
iPhone 14 Pro Max - USD 1,199 (iPhone 13 Pro Max USD 1,099 )