Apple has reported production delays of the iPhone 14 pro due to Covid restrictions in China

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The Cupertino giant pointed out in a statement that the Zhengzhou assembly factory is currently operational but with reduced capacity.

"Customers - underlined Apple - will have longer waiting times to receive new products".

Last week, Apple's supplier

Foxconn Technology Group went into lockdown

at its Zhengzhou complex due to a Covid outbreak.

The facility, known as iPhone City, is the largest


Apple smartphone assembly site in the world and is home to hundreds of thousands of workers.

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We are working closely with our supplier - reads the company note - to return to normal production levels while ensuring the health and safety of every worker". 

As we did during the COVID-19 pandemic - writes Apple - we prioritize the health and safety of workers in our supply chain. "

The communication comes at a delicate time, as the holiday season and the race for Buying:

"We continue to see strong demand for the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max models," the company points out. "However, we now expect lower-than-expected iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max shipments. and customers will experience longer waiting times to receive their new products. "