The main problem in the supply chain turned out to be the restrictions on the supply of electricity in China. For this reason, already at the beginning of October, when production should be in full swing ahead of the holidays, a number of Chinese factories completely suspended the production of new iPhones and iPads.

Additionally, production has dropped due to COVID-19 disruptions at component manufacturing facilities in Vietnam and Malaysia.

However, Apple shares climbed 0.8% during the additional. bidding on Tuesday. And since the beginning of 2021, they have risen by 29%.