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In line with
previous reports, Broadcom has confirmed that a ramp-up of its chip shipments, for what analysts believe is the
iPhone 12, will run into the final quarter of 2020 (via
Reuters). This is a quarter later than most years, which suggests that Apple's upcoming iPhone 12 lineup will be delayed.
In June, Broadcom CEO Hock Tan discussed a "major product cycle delay" at a "large North American mobile phone" company. There was no mention of Apple by name, but according to
Bloomberg, this is phrasing that Tan often uses to describe Apple.
Earlier this year, Apple CFO Luca Maestri
confirmed that this year's new iPhones will be released later than normal. The statement remained vague about the exact release date, simply saying that the devices will be "available a few weeks later" than usual.
In 2019, Broadcom earned one-fifth of its revenue from supplying Apple. The confirmation of significant late-2020 shipments from the company indicates that the iPhone 12 is highly unlikely to arrive this month. Multiple
reports are now pointing towards October for the launch of the iPhone 12 lineup, as well as
Apple Watch Series 6 models, and the long-rumored
AirTags.
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