In an attempt to avoid potential supply chain shortages when mass production of the devices begins, tech giant Apple has added to its list of suppliers for the iPhone 14 series.
According to analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, SG Micro’s components have passed quality certification for the high-end iPhone 14 models, indicating that the Chinese company has been given the green light to supply components for the iPhone 14 Pro and the iPhone 14 Pro Max.
SG Micro specializes in integrated circuits, and Apple will use its power management integrated circuits in upcoming iPhones, MacRumors reports.
Kuo noted that this is the first time SG Micro has provided components for high-end iPhones, implying that its technical capabilities have reached the “Level 1” required for use in premium consumer electronics.
Kuo recently said that some iPhone 14 components, such as display panels, are facing supply chain issues, but the analyst believes the issues will have a limited impact on the upcoming mass production of the models of iPhone 14, which are expected to be announced in September.
The lineup is expected to include the 6.1-inch iPhone 14, 6.7-inch iPhone 14 Max, 6.1-inch iPhone 14 Pro, and 6.7-inch iPhone 14 Pro Max . course
A recent report said that the upcoming iPhone 14 is likely to be $100 more expensive than the iPhone 13.
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