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More iPad 2 Shortages Due to Parts and Labor
Initially some of the blame for the iPad 2 shortages was due to LG who were shipping LCD’s that caused leakage but now it seems there may be another reason why the iPad 2 still continues to face shortages. First would be the Japanese earthquake and Tsunami which not only affected the iPad and iPhones but a lot of other electronic makers around the world.
Secondly it seems that Foxconn, one of the major manufacturers for Apple devices is currently experiencing shortage in not just components but in terms of labour as well which is making a dent in the manufacturer’s ability to produce Apple devices. The company’s goal is currently at 2.5 million to 3 million iPad 2’s a month.
However it is not just Apple who is facing such a crisis in terms of shortage of components as it seems that other companies such as Asustek Computer, Acer, Motorola, Apple, High Tech Computer (HTC), Quanta Computer, and Compal Electronics have all been working aggressively behind the scenes in order to secure as much components as possible. Apple’s COO Tim Cook is rather confident about all of this, claiming “there’s no issue that we’re aware of today that we view as unsolvable.”
Now here’s an iPhone 6S case that will certainly turn heads, especially when you take into consideration its name which is known as the OnePlus iPhone 6S case. That’s rather weird, don’t you think so? It will certainly take some getting used to before the name rolls off your tongue naturally. Well, we do know that The OnePlus iPhone 6S case can now be purchased for $19.99 a pop, and no, you do not need any kind of invite before you can snag one for yourself.
Each purchase will also be accompanied by an invitation to purchase a OnePlus X, just in case, you know, you would like to tread the Android waters. All in all, it comes in the kind of material as found on the OnePlus One and OnePlus X, which makes it a whole lot harder to lose grip of when you hold it – which is good!
If you are on the lookout for either the iPhone 6S or the iPhone 6S Plus, then here is news for you – chances are pretty high that you can pick up either one, or perhaps even both if you are feeling fat in the pocket, this coming September 18th. First of all, there was a leaked internal memo from Vodafone alongside Japanese site ITHome and German tech experts Macerkopf claiming that the new iPhones 6S models will roll out this coming September 18th in their respective countries
With Japan, Germany and the UK being tier one Apple launch countries, this means that those living in the mentioned countries will receive the iPhones at the same time as folks living over in the US – traditionally speaking, of course. There really isn’t that much time left to wait, as it is less than a month away, and I am quite sure that the time will pass by sooner than you think.
It looks like the folks over at Digitimes have come up with their own interpretation of things to come – that there will be no iPad Air 3 released, at least for this year. Digitimes has had their fair share of hits and misses in the past, so it would be best to take this rumor concerning the non-release of the iPad Air 3 in 2015 with a pinch of salt.
Digitimes also laid claim that the iPad mini 4 will not be as supercharged as some of the rumors that had been going around, as it will bring with it only small and incremental upgrades when compared to its predecessor, the iPad mini 3. This does not seem to bode well for fans of the compact tablet, taking into consideration how the iPad mini 3 itself was improved over its predecessor with a new Touch ID fingerprint reader.
Since Apple tends to roll out a new iPad in October, we will just have to sit tight and see whether this particular rumor has enough “legs” to run.