Apple diversifies iPhone 14 suppliers ahead of the launch

23 July 2022
The company has been diversifying its suppliers to avoid delays in launch.

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  • 26 Jul 2022

SShock, 25 Jul 2022Yes it is still a problem. Batteries didn't magically ... moreLithium-based batteries are last century's technology. Maybe it's time for a change.

    Chadrx7, 25 Jul 2022Same here. 40w supercharge going strong and battery also go... moreYes it is still a problem. Batteries didn't magically get better, they still have same limitations and issues. Still same ~700 charge cycles, same heat degradation issues, same deep discharge degradation issues, same degradation if constantly at 100%. People probably just notice it less because phones are disposable and people apparently don't have them for long enough to notice it. With exception of iPhone users who tend to hold on to phone for longer on average and then you start seeing these issues. If you don't use phone for more than 2 years, chances are you won't really notice it much.

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      • 25 Jul 2022

      Furkan, 24 Jul 2022i wait to Samsung S23 :DNice

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        • 25 Jul 2022

        you have to suffer, 24 Jul 2022higher watts can damage battery though. 20w would be enough... moreNot necessarily the charging speed, but how many charging cycles.

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          • 25 Jul 2022

          Sayed, 24 Jul 2022Im using my 40 w charger for 3 years Same here. 40w supercharge going strong and battery also going strong. The advances of battery standards is really amazing. Degradation is not as bad as it was back then

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            • 24 Jul 2022

            you have to suffer, 24 Jul 2022higher watts can damage battery though. 20w would be enough... moreIm using my 40 w charger for 3 years

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              • 24 Jul 2022

              AnonD-1033007, 23 Jul 2022I'm so excited for iPhone 14 series! It might be my fi... morei wait to Samsung S23 :D

                Hbk112, 23 Jul 2022When cheap adroids have 30w charging and mid range had 80w,... morehigher watts can damage battery though. 20w would be enough for them. higher than that would degrade its battery lifespan.

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                  • 23 Jul 2022

                  China's SG Micro produces iPhone. Sad day for India. lol

                    Hbk112, 23 Jul 2022When cheap adroids have 30w charging and mid range had 80w,... moreAnd so we're once again at measuring whose male appendage is longer... er runs at more watts.

                      When cheap adroids have 30w charging and mid range had 80w, making 20w iphone PMIC should not be a great deal anyway....

                        Damnnnit , 23 Jul 2022Whilst adding the features of usb type C and Fingerprint un... moreI love how you pretend all the Android phone makers aren't doing the exactly same thing, all while still having absolutely sad software support. And you all go, YES TAKE MY 1500€ anyway! It's hilarious how you all lack self awareness but rush to point fingers at iPhone users in a blink of an eye.

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                          • 23 Jul 2022

                          LoneOwl, 23 Jul 2022Only 1 real reason for me to wait for iphone 15. TypeC c... moreWhilst adding the features of usb type C and Fingerprint under display they'll hike the prices even mode 🤣🤣🤣

                            notkeen, 23 Jul 2022Strange how you don't see anything wrong with being in... moreNot even sure what you are attempting to say here dude……..

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                              • 23 Jul 2022

                              Very nice

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                                • 23 Jul 2022

                                Anonymous, 23 Jul 2022It's Apple, they could sell ice to eskimos but I still... moreExactly. If everything is the same, then what is different this year iPhone will bring ? Same old stuff again. Apple doesn't even want to give AOD or higher refresh rate on iPhone 13. Maybe the Pro models will have any change because they have to, but as much as possible they'll stick to old specs on base variant. The funniest thing is, that people will still buy haha. It's weird

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                                  • 23 Jul 2022

                                  Anonymous, 23 Jul 20223rd party manufacturing is cheaper than having own factory.... moreMost of the materials needed to make these shiny bling blings come from China. Just a word from their govt and they can cutoff the supplies for outside corporations.

                                  And lol at worker protections part of your comment. Apple and others go where they can find cheap labor for more gains. Otherwise, they'd do a Fairphone and try to obtain as much conflict-free resources as they can.

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                                    • 23 Jul 2022

                                    AnonD-731363, 23 Jul 2022Man like with every phone made by this brand. If they wer... more3rd party manufacturing is cheaper than having own factory.
                                    Since Apple is so rich, any company wants to have Apple as client and will accept whatever Apple says to avoid losing huge fat contract.

                                    Imagine how long and how expensive would be making a factory big enough to assemble all Apple products.

                                    Blame many governments in Asia for lack of proper laws to protect workers from being underpaid and overworking (none should work 12-16h daily).
                                    This is why so many big corporations go to China and Southeast Asia.

                                      Only 1 real reason for me to wait for iphone 15.

                                      TypeC cable and no more stupid lightning. Also it would be great if they added an on screen fingerprint senser and ideally keep faceID.

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                                        • 23 Jul 2022

                                        Anonymous, 23 Jul 2022Apple is about to troll their buyers for this year since th... moreIt's Apple, they could sell ice to eskimos but I still don't see the point of the iPhone 14 if it's the same design, same notch, same 60Hz, same camera and same SOC 😕