Apple is ‘not able to predict’ when it’ll have enough iPhone Duos to go around
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Apple CEO John Ternus doesn't have a timeline for when iPhone Duo supply constraints could lift. During an interview with Reuters, Ternus said the company is "working hard to get it to as many customers as quickly as possible, but at this ​point, we're not able to predict when supply and deman
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A high-end recording studio with soundproof walls and top-of-the-line audio equipment, where a producer sits in front of a mixing console, headphones hanging from his neck but not on his ears, with a disappointed look on his face.
Caption: When you can't hear the music because Apple can't make enough headphones.
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Based on the original story on theverge.com.
Editor's note
As Apple struggles with supply constraints for the iPhone Duo, it's clear that the company's challenges extend beyond just delayed shipments—they highlight broader issues in global supply chains that disproportionately affect customers eager to upgrade. It's important to consider how these delays impact not just tech enthusiasts but also everyday users who rely on their phones for essential tasks, underscoring the need for more resilient and equitable supply chain practices.
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Panel 1
(a) What the subject is: Apple, a tech giant known for its high-end, premium mobile devices, including the iPhone, which are designed to be in high demand and short supply to maintain exclusivity and drive consumer interest. (b) The real irony or absurdity: Apple, a company renowned for its meticulous production and supply chain management, is unable to provide a timeline for when their latest iPhone Duo will be widely available. (c) The single funniest observation: The absurdity of a company that prides itself on precision and control admitting it can’t predict when a product will be available. ---
Panel 2
*Setting: Inside an Apple store, a customer service representative, LUCY, is on the phone with a customer. A line of impatient customers waits behind her.* LUCY (on phone)
LUCY: I understand, Mr. Smith, but Apple doesn’t have a timeline for iPhone Duo availability at this point. We are working as quickly as possible to get them in stock.
Panel 3
*Setting: The backroom of the Apple store, where boxes of iPhone Duos are stacked. A senior manager, JIM, is on the phone with a supplier.* JIM (on phone)
JIM: We need more units, but the supply is unpredictable. We’re working as hard as we can, but we can’t give a solid timeline.
Panel 4
*Setting: A boardroom at Apple HQ, where John Ternus is addressing a group of executives. A slide presentation reads, * *All executives exchange exasperated looks as one holds up a meticulously crafted watch, a stark contrast to the chaotic situation described.*
Setting: Supply Chain Uncertainty.
JOHN TERNUS: We’re doing everything we can to get the iPhone Duos to our customers, but at this point, we’re not able to predict when supply and demand will balance out.
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