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Re:Apple Set to Cut iPhone Production Goals Due to Chip Crunch by the-dude on Wednesday October 13, 2021 @05:38AM (#28850133)
Perhaps there is a new dynamic : in the past Apple had a good negotation position because 1) the volume of their orders 2) they were willing to pay a premium as they are in the business of selling premium products.

Now everybody is willing to pay a premium as long as they can get parts.

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Re:Apple Set to Cut iPhone Production Goals Due to Chip Crunch by cududa on Wednesday October 13, 2021 @11:42AM (#28853615)
I heard it’s the Qualcomm power management silicon that’s in short supply
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