(Reuters) – Apple Pal Inc. plans to make 96 million iPhones in the first half of 2021, up 30 percent year-on-year, Nikkei reported to s.nikkei.com/3MLVbPC on Tuesday.
Citing people familiar with the matter, the report said suppliers have been asked to make around 95 million to 96 million iPhones, including the latest iPhone 12 range as well as the older iPhone 11 and SE, although a shortage of key parts could threaten the target, the report said. Citing people familiar with the matter.
The report said the target would be regularly reviewed and any changes in customer demand would be responded to.
The report states that the temporary year-round forecast shared by the iPhone manufacturer with its suppliers indicates that it plans to make 230 million iPhones by 2021, including both old and new models.
Apple did not immediately respond to a request for comment by Reuters.
Report by Subhatjahan Contractor in Bengaluru; Edited by Arun Kouyur
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