Apple supply constraints continue ahead of Q1 2022 earnings report

Apple supply constraints continue ahead of Q1 2022 earnings report on Thursday

9to5Mac By José Adorno

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This earnings release will cover the ever-important holiday shopping season for Apple.

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For example, some major products are still impacted by the chip shortage supply.

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