Technical complications during testing of Apple’s first folding smartphone could result in production delays, according to a Monday report from Nikkei Asia citing industry sources.
The tech giant is facing more complex engineering challenges than originally anticipated while developing the foldable device, the report indicates. These difficulties are requiring additional time to address properly.
Component suppliers have been informed that manufacturing schedules may need to be adjusted due to the ongoing technical issues, sources told the publication.
Reuters was unable to independently confirm these details, and Apple has not yet provided a response to requests for comment regarding the reported setbacks.
The development challenges are reportedly taking longer to overcome than the company initially expected, potentially affecting the timeline for mass production of the innovative device.
