With the Apple iPhone 13 series expected to arrive with major camera upgrades, the suppliers have been facing increased pressure to provide the company with key lens components.
According to a DigiTimes report, the Cupertino based giant has apparently sent a notice to Taiwan based suppliers of VCM (voice coil motor) to increase their capacity by 30 to 40 percent in order to meet the demand for the upcoming iPhone lineup. This, in turn, implies that orders from the company could surpass the demand from the entire Android market this year, as per sources. On the other hand, this is also implies that the iPhone maker is focusing on the camera department for its upcoming flagship series.
The sources also added that the iPhone 13 series are expected to have upgrades in camera modules and 3D sensors for Face ID. This means that Apple has to increase the use of VCMs, which would have the company ask its component suppliers to raise their capacities by 30 to 40 percent in order to meet demands. Furthermore, these orders are also expected to begin surging soon as early as next month.
Meanwhile, the VCM orders from the Android market has reduced, with the US sanctions against Huawei being one of the reasons. With each passing year, Apple iPhones have required more VCM components, which are involved in camera lens focus function, since the company has been increasing the number and quality of its sensors. The iPhone 13 lineup is expected to be announced in the fall of this year.
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