Unfortunately for iPhone fanatics across the country, there may be less iPhones available when the device launches.
Apple uses three suppliers to provide displays for their phones and one of them, Sharp, has yet to start production of the iPhone display.
The issue was cited originally by The Wall Street Journal, though the manufacturing issues are not known exactly. Sharp had plans to start production at the end of August but The Wall Street Journal says that it is unclear to whether or not the company will be able to do so.
Apple also uses Japan Display Inc. and LG Display for their displays. Both companies have started to
produce the iPhone 5 displays and are starting to supply them to Apple so the phones can be put together.
What is unknown is the ratio to which how many will be made from which company. LG in the past has been the main supplier for Apple displays, though it is unknown how many Sharp will be in charge of.
However, Apple will certainly have fewer panels that originally anticipated during the production run initially. This could impact the iPhone 5 when it launches.
Apple usually releases their iPhones in the U.S first and then goes on to other countries, so the issue may not affect the U.S. but could affect the market in other countries.
iPhone 5'S new display includes in-cell technology which allows Apple to remove a layer of material between the display and touch panel by combining the two of them. This allows for a thinner display, which could lead to a smaller device all together.
Though it hasn't been announced as of yet, the company is expected to announce its iPhone 5 on September 12. It is expected to go on sale as early as September 21.
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