Shipments of the Apple Watch Series 7 are reported to be delayed, and Apple is expected to begin shipments in late September. The wearable is set to be announced at an Apple event on September 14. A few days ago, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman reported a production delay, saying the wearable would be announced at the event but “a mix of models shipping late or in smaller quantities.” However, TF Securities chief analyst Ming -Chi Kuo says that the production issues have now been resolved and mass production is expected to start from mid-September, with sales expected to start by the end of this month.
Ku, in his latest investor note access by MacRumors, says “Production issue of apple watch 7 Mainly related to the panel side. However, this has been resolved, and mass production of the panel modules will begin in mid-September.” The analyst claims that the Apple Watch Series 7 will see more production than the previous model due to a “dramatic” change in design. The display is expected to have a flat-edge design similar to the iPhone 12 and iPad Pro.
In addition, Kuo says the display uses a new contact design instead of the old cable design, and requires a low injection pressure overmolding (LIPO) process for the first time. Apple is also sourcing OLED displays from new suppliers such as LG Display, Young Poong and Jabil. These suppliers, as well as the new complex contact design, are reported to have contributed to the delay.
However, Kuo claims that Apple has resolved the panel module reliability issues. “We expect Jabil to begin mass production of the Apple Watch 7 panel module in mid-September.” The analyst has predicted that shipments are likely to start by the end of this month.
In your investor note, also details offered About next year’s Apple Watch Series 8. The wearable is expected to offer new health management features including body temperature measurement. Body temperature is an essential parameter for detecting fever and thermometers are usually used for this purpose. Even future AirPods are reported to come with health management functions. Kuo did not elaborate on what these rumored upcoming features could be. Kuo says Chinese supplier Luxshare Precision will be the “biggest beneficiary” of Apple’s health management hardware products.
All eyes are on Apple for now california streaming event on Tuesday, 14 September. Tech giant is reported to launch a massive new iphone 13 Series, Apple Watch Series 7, and AirPods 3 at the event.
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