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Apple's iPhone 18 Pro Lineup Faces Potential Shortages Due to Memory Delays

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Apple's upcoming iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max, and a potential foldable 'iPhone Ultra' may face significant supply shortages due to delays in DRAM memory procurement. Analyst Tim Culpan reports that Apple is scrambling for DRAM from suppliers like Micron, SK Hynix, and Samsung, which is stalling production. TSMC is reportedly holding approximately $1 billion worth of Apple processors that cannot proceed without the necessary memory components, potentially leading to unprecedented sell-out rates during pre-orders. AI

RANK_REASON Article discusses potential supply chain issues for a consumer product release, not a core AI development.

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Apple's iPhone 18 Pro Lineup Faces Potential Shortages Due to Memory Delays

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COVERAGE [1]

  1. Forbes — Innovation TIER_1 English(EN) · David Phelan, Senior Contributor ·

    Apple iPhone 18 Pro Could Sell Out Faster Than Ever, New Data Warns

    The next iPhones could sell out fast, as much from low stocks as high demand, it seems.

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