For Apple, with the iPhone 14 series release just around the corner, the first supply cannot be missed, so they have made a more effective approach, which is to expand the supplier lineup. According to the latest news from the supply chain, Apple has expanded the iPhone 14 series supplier camp, many of which are appearing for the first time, the main reason is still the hope that in the current situation, to ensure that the first supply of the new machine will not be short.
The source also said that SG Micro, which has passed the quality certification for the high-end iPhone 14 model, will supply power management (PMIC) chips to Apple, and that SG Micro, which has entered Apple’s high-end iPhone supply chain for the first time, is expected to reach longer-term ongoing cooperation with Apple in order to avoid future component shortages.
Recently there have been rumors that components such as the iPhone 14 display panel and storage have encountered supply problems, and Apple is said to have communicated in depth with Samsung, LG and other manufacturers as a way to ensure the supply of the new machine.
The sources also reiterated that the high-end versions will be more sought-after on the iPhone 14 series models this year, although not cheaper, mainly because Apple is stretching the configurations between models even more, such as a number of advanced features that will be unique to the iPhone 14 Pro line.
Potential configuration differences include the latest generation A16 Bionic chipset, pill-shaped screen punch/sensor cutouts, and a screen that supports an always-on display.
