Apple released the highly anticipated AirPods Pro 2 true wireless earbuds in the market a couple of months ago, and now it appears that the company is facing a minor issue with the production of the TWS earbuds.
In the latest development, Ming-Chi Kuo has reported that Apple has suspended Chinese supplier Goertek from manufacturing second-generation AirPods Pro because of production issues.
Kuo has also added that another Chinese supplier Luxshare has expanded its production of the AirPods Pro 2 to fill the gap, and with this, it has become the exclusive supplier of wireless earbuds for the time being.
While the specific reason behind suspending production at Goertek hasn’t been revealed, Kuo adds that it is likely because of the production issue and not a demand-related issue. It is not yet known when Goertek will resume production of the AirPods Pro.
It is also unclear if the issues affect any second-generation AirPods Pro that have already been sold. It remains to be seen if the latest development will cause any issues in terms of stock inventory for the company, especially during this holiday season.
The new Apple AirPods Pro were released in September this year, along with the new iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro series smartphones. The earbuds are currently in stock at Apple’s online store in the United States. Priced at $249 in the US, the new AirPods Pro features up to twice as much active noise cancellation as the original, along with charging case improvements and more.
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