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1. iPhone 15 Pro series is rumoured to feature extremely thin bezels.
2. The new manufacturing process could lead to delay in the production of the upcoming Pro iPhone series.
3. Apple might still host the iPhone launch event in September.

iPhone 15 series launch event might be held later than expected. Apple was rumoured to host the iPhone 15 launch event in September this year.

The upcoming Apple event could introduce four new iPhone models, namely the iPhone 15, 15 Plus, 15 Pro and 15 Pro Max. A recent report claimed that Apple’s upcoming iPhone launch event could be delayed by a few weeks.

Adding to the details is a new report, which claims that Apple’s Pro lineup of iPhones launching this year might hit stores a bit later than expected. According to a new report by The Information (via), Apple is facing production issues for the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max.

The report stated that Apple’s top-end iPhones launching later this year could face supply constraints owing to display production issues. Apple is rumoured to launch its upcoming 2023 iPhone Pro models with extremely thin bezels around the display.

The delay could be due to the “new manufacturing process” for the display design used by Apple.

According to the report, the displays made by LG for the iPhone 15 Pro models have had issues, which was discovered during the “risk ramp” stage of production by Foxconn, another supplier of Apple.

During this process, Foxconn makes “hundreds of thousands of units of the device to test how reliably they can build the product without defects.”

“One person with direct knowledge said the LG-made displays have failed reliability tests after it goes through a new process known as low injection pressure overmolding or LIPO. The process involves Apple fusing the display into its metal shell prior to assembly. Apple is repeatedly tweaking the design of LG’s display so that it can pass the tests,” the report stated.

“The problem is more pronounced with the iPhone 15 Pro Max, suggesting there will be a more severe shortage of that model than the iPhone 15 Pro,” the report added.

Apple might not delay the launch but instead make its Pro iPhones available a bit later than usual. The company has done so in the past. For instance, the iPhone 14 Plus went on sale in October last year, whereas the rest of the lineup was available soon after the launch.

Apple is reportedly facing production issues for the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max. A new report today says that these devices could face severe supply constraints in September due to Apple’s plans to significantly reduce the size of the bezel around the display.

Today’s report comes from The Information, which cites “two people with direct knowledge of the issue.” The sources explain that Apple is “using a new manufacturing process” for the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max displays.

As 9to5Mac has reported, both the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max will offer dramatically slimmer bezels around the display.
This means the devices will feature larger displays, while the physical size of the devices themselves will remain largely unchanged – if not slightly smaller.

The process of manufacturing these displays has reportedly revealed issues with displays made by LG. The problems were uncovered as Foxconn began the “risk ramp” stage of production.

During this process, Foxconn makes “hundreds of thousands of units of the device to test how reliably they can build the product without defects.”

One person with direct knowledge said the LG-made displays have failed reliability tests after it goes through a new process known as low injection pressure overmolding or LIPO.

The process involves Apple fusing the display into its metal shell prior to assembly. Apple is repeatedly tweaking the design of LG’s display so that it can pass the tests.

Apple is reportedly unlikely to delay the launch of the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max.

Instead, the company hopes to move forward with a release in September, just in limited quantities. “The problem is more pronounced with the iPhone 15 Pro Max, suggesting there will be a more severe shortage of that model than the iPhone 15 Pro,” the report says.

Displays made by Samsung are said to be unaffected by the problem, which means Apple can “continue to assemble a significant amount of units.”

The Information’s report follows an analyst report from Bank of America on Thursday morning, which also warned of potential iPhone 15 Pro delays. That same analyst also correctly predicted iPhone 12 delays in 2020.

iPhone 15 Pro Series: Specifications and Features (Leaked)

Apple’s Pro iPhone models are said to get some major upgrades over the non-Pro iPhones this year. The high-end iPhones will reportedly feature a titanium chassis.

All four iPhones will sport a hole-punch cutout and a wide punch-hole cutout for the Dynamic Island. The 120Hz ProMotion display tech will remain exclusive to the Pro series this year as well.

Apple is likely to launch its Pro models with the new A17 Bionic SoC. The devices might launch with up to 8GB of RAM as well.
Some rumours claim that the battery capacity will be slightly bigger than the outgoing models.

On the back, the iPhone 15 Pro series will reportedly feature a new Sony IMX9-series 48MP primary camera. It will be accompanied by a 12MP ultra-wide camera.

The 15 Pro is said to feature a 12MP telephoto camera, whereas the top-of-the-line 15 Pro Max will feature a 12MP periscope lens with up to 6x optical zoom.

As expected, the setup will feature a LiDAR sensor and TrueTone flash. For selfies, there will be a 12MP front camera. The new iPhones will boot iOS 17 out of the box.

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1) Apple may face ‘severe’ iPhone 15 shortage over production issue, report says.Details?

Ans) Hoping to get your hands on an iPhone 15 Pro or iPhone 15 Pro Max when the new phones come out in the fall? Well, you may be in for a wait.

Apple is experiencing production issues caused by a new manufacturing process designed to significantly reduce the size of the bezel around the display, according to a report from The Information on Thursday.

Citing two people with “direct knowledge” of the situation, the report claims that the Pro versions of Apple’s upcoming iPhone 15 could, as a consequence of the assembly issues, experience supply constraints when the handset launches in just a few months’ time.

“The problem is more pronounced with the iPhone 15 Pro Max, suggesting there will be a more severe shortage of that model than the iPhone 15 Pro,” the report said.

The iPhone manufacturer, Foxconn, is believed to have discovered the issue as it started a process known as the “risk ramp,” which involves making hundreds of thousands of units to see how reliably the product can be assembled without any defects.

One of The Information’s sources said the LG-made displays have failed to pass these reliability checks, with issues reportedly occurring around a process that fuses the display into its metal shell. Apple is apparently working on adjusting the design of LG’s display so that it can resolve the issue.

Notably, Apple’s Samsung-made displays are not thought to be experiencing the same problem, enabling the tech giant to produce a large number of units in time for the handset’s launch in the fall.

Reducing the size of the bezel should give the phone a slightly larger screen than the 6.1-inch display on the iPhone 14 Pro and the 6.7-inch display on the iPhone 14 Pro Max. This will be one of the features that sets it apart from the more budget-friendly iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus, whose bezels are expected to remain the same.

2) iPhone 15 Pro Models Running Into Display Production Issues, Could Face Major Supply Shortages After Launch.Details?

Ans) Apple’s iPhone 15 lineup is mere two months away, and we are expecting major changes in the standard and ‘Pro’ models. The company will keep up with its trend and announce the iPhone 15 lineup in the first half of September. The handsets will be available to the general public a week after the announcement. It is now being reported that the iPhone 15 Pro models are running into display production issues which might cause ‘severe shortages in terms of supply.

iPhone 15 Pro could face ‘severe shortages’ due to display issues by LG, announcement slated to take place on time

It was previously reported that the iPhone 15 Pro models will feature slimmer bezels, potentially one of the smallest on any smartphone. To cut down the bezel size on the iPhone 15 Pro, Apple had to introduce a new production method. The new display manufacturing process for the iPhone 15 Pro models will likely be the reason for supply shortages. The details were shared by The Information, suggesting that the iPhone 15 Pro Max supply will be largely affected.

As mentioned earlier, Apple’s iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max will launch with slimmer bezels at launch. However, the chassis of the device is rumored to stay the same, allowing the company to fit a bigger display in the same housing. Since the demand for the devices is expected to be higher than the standard models, the iPhone 15 Pro displays will be manufactured by LG and Samsung both. LG’s display manufacturing process is causing issues, resulting in poor reliability in the “risk ramp” stage.

The issue came to light when Foxconn began its “risk ramp” production. The “risk ramp” stage is where a supplier produces hundreds and thousands of units to check the reliability of the manufacturing process and the devices before final mass production begins.

Henceforth, if the company does not take the required measures, we could potentially see delays in the production and the launch of the iPhone 15 Pro models.

Take note that the company will not delay the announcement of the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro models. Apple will host its special event in September to announce the new iPhone 15 lineup and the Apple Watch Series 9. Mainly, the iPhone 15 Pro Max supply shortages are expected, with the 6.1-inch model slated to be steady in terms of production.

Additionally, only LG displays are causing issues, as Samsung displays are unaffected.
It remains to be seen if Apple will take additional steps to ramp up production ahead of the iPhone 15 Pro launch. It was also previously reported that the standard iPhone 15 models will also feature a delay. We will keep you guys updated on the latest, so be sure to stick around.

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