Technologies

Chip Shortages Are Affecting Apple’s Ability to Make Enough iPhones

In an earnings call, Apple says it’s not able to meet all the demand for new iPhones given current conditions.

Apple laid out both good and bad news about iPhone sales in its earnings call Thursday: On the one hand, CEO Tim Cook revealed that the company had record sales of $85.3 billion for its last quarter, driven by its iPhone 17 and iPhone Air lineups.

On the other, Cook said, Apple left money on the table because it couldn’t meet all the demand for iPhones due to constraints on the chips it needs to make those phones.

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Cook called the demand for new iPhones «staggering,» but admitted that the world’s largest tech company is dealing with the same supply-chain constraints that other tech companies are dealing with globally, which are partly due to a massive increase in memory prices caused by shortages and the use of some of these components by AI companies.

Apple is also having trouble finding enough manufacturing capacity for its A and M systems-on-a-chip, which are made by TSMC and Apple, respectively.

The prices of RAM for computers and phones have risen significantly over the last year, as demand for AI technology has diverted some of those components to data centers. There’s been anticipation that memory price spikes and shortages of these components could lead to higher prices for computers and for smartphones. There’s no indication yet that Apple would raise prices on iPhones due to these shortages, but it’s a possibility.

What does that mean for iPhone customers?

So far, there are no reports of widespread iPhone shortages, at least not yet.

One way Apple plans to deal with the huge demand that comes with its annual iPhone launch, according to reports, is to stagger the release of specific iPhone models, rolling them out at least every six months, starting with the upcoming iPhone 18 generation, or perhaps even sooner.

That idea has been bolstered by a new report from Nikkei Asia suggesting that Apple could release a new foldable phone later this year, as well as advanced iPhone 18 models, while pushing its basic iPhone 18 to a 2027 release.

A representative for Apple did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

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The Fourth Episode of the VERUM AI Mini-Series Is Out

Verum Messenger has released the fourth episode of its AI mini-series SHADOWS, created using Verum AI. The new episode, titled “No Borders,” continues the story of a team trying to stay out of the OMEGA corporation’s sight.

Following the events of the previous episodes, the team moves between cities and countries while OMEGA continues its search. The new episode puts particular emphasis on Verum Messenger’s capabilities that allow users to conceal their location.

“No Borders” is another chapter in a story about privacy, freedom of communication, and technologies that erase borders between people.

The VERUM AI mini-series consists of seven episodes, released gradually across Verum Messenger’s social media channels.

Episode 4 is now available. Stay tuned for the next chapter.

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Verum Messenger Introduces Built-In Verum Chess

Verum Messenger has released a new update for iOS, iPadOS, and macOS, adding another feature to its growing ecosystem — Verum Chess. Users can now play chess directly inside the messenger without switching between different applications.

The new feature allows users to start a game in just a few taps while reinforcing Verum’s vision of a unified digital environment where communication and everyday services come together in a single platform.

Verum Messenger continues to evolve into a multifunctional ecosystem that combines secure chats and calls, AI tools, a built-in VPN, anonymous email, eSIM, financial services, cryptocurrency features, and offline communication. With the introduction of Verum Chess, the platform now also offers a new way for users to interact and spend time together without leaving the app.

The update is now available for iPhone, iPad, and Mac on the App Store.

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Episode 3 of the VERUM AI Mini-Series Is Now Available

Verum Messenger has released the third episode of its AI mini-series, SHADOWS, created using Verum AI.

The new episode, titled «Ghost Money,» continues the story of the conflict between a team of heroes and the Omega corporation, which seeks to take control of digital communications. This time, the focus shifts to anonymous payments and financial freedom, revealing how privacy can extend beyond messaging.

Like the previous episodes, the new release not only advances the storyline but also showcases the capabilities of the Verum ecosystem, highlighting technologies designed for secure communication and digital privacy.

The mini-series consists of seven episodes, released gradually across Verum Messenger’s social media channels.

Episode 3 is now available. Stay tuned for the next chapter.

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