How the AI boom might hurt Apple’s iPhone 17

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Apr 21, 2025 - 16:54

How the AI boom might hurt Apple’s iPhone 17

The iPhone 17 series will be unveiled in early September, just like most other iPhone models. Shortly after Apple's launch event, the new iPhone models will go up for preorder ahead of a release the following week. We've come to take this iPhone schedule for granted because Apple runs a tight ship, both when it comes to developing and manufacturing new models.

We've also seen some iPhone delays in the past. The iPhone X, iPhone XR, and iPhone 12 series are examples. The first two happened because of production issues, while the iPhone 12 schedule was a victim of the COVID pandemic.

Given all that, we wouldn't expect any delays for Apple's four iPhone 17 models. Trump's tariffs might impact production costs and lead to higher price tags, but that should not delay production.

However, new reports indicate that Apple is dealing with a rather serious component crisis that might impact the iPhone 17 production schedule. A crucial component in the iPhone's logic board is in short supply, and Apple is supposedly scrambling to ensure it has enough supply.

Ironically, the AI boom we've been witnessing for a few years could be the culprit. AI chips that are in such high demand right now are said to be consuming this particular component that Apple needs to ensure it can build enough iPhone logic boards to meet demand.

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