Remodeled Foxconn factory area, iPhone 14 production under pressure

With very good quarterly results driven by the success of the iPhone 13, Apple wants to put rubber on the production of the iPhone 14. Unfortunately, while the brand seeks to run its production line at full speed for its future smartphone, the situation fluctuates in China on the side of Foxconn, one of the main manufacturers of Apple Logistics Engineering.

After the spike in Covid-19 cases in Zhengzhou, The municipality has ordered a new confinement until at least Tuesday May 10. Unfortunate moment for Foxconn, which announced a few days ago that it would boost its hiring to meet Apple’s requirements. The company announced that it would freeze its new hires.until further notice“.

Difficulties are piling up

The factory responsible for producing 60-80% of the world’s iPhones operates inclosed circle‘With staff confined to the site. So According to an official spokespersonFoxconn hasIt maintained its production at an unchanged level“The hiring of new chefs to pick up the pace seems to have been compromised. A pebble in the shoe of Apple, which is precisely betting on an increase in the production of its iPhone 14.

This closure of Foxconn follows a similar situation in Shanghai, Where many Apple contractors are slowing down. Even by implementing drastic measures, Foxconn could see its production capacity decrease, if only for logistical reasons. The import and export of equipment is subject to strict sanitary regulations which can slow down the flow of ingredients. So, the iPhone 14 release date or available stock at launch can fluctuate depending on whether the situation improves or deteriorates.

So far, Apple hasn’t announced any delays from its usual September launch period, but during its quarterly earnings presentation, the company admitted that such difficulties could cost it 4 to 8 billion dollars over 2022. Whether these concerns were related to the launch of the iPhone 14 remains to be seen.