Significant: Apple Production Cut
And they are VERY slow with delivery. I ordered a laptop on 21 September 2021. It should arrive today, 14 October. And iPhone I ordered same day, 21 September, likely not arrive for one more week. One month lead.
Other indicators, too, such I tried numerous times in Lithuania, Panama, and United States, to buy Apple gear that was just not in stock and never was, so I never bought it. I normally have no time to wait due to my work.
Also, Apple quality these days is a nightmare across broad spectrum of products. Over the the years, I’ve wasted WEEKs of my time babysitting their broken gear.
I stay in Apple for the eco-system and due to the inertia product commitment. Our relationship is fragile.
I want products that are made in America. Physically made in America. Like in South Carolina or Florida. I would leap immediately to a product with a good ecosystem that is made in America. I would do similar if made in Japan, or Thailand.
I don’t want this China crap.
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-10-12/apple-poised-to-slash-iphone-production-goals-due-to-chip-crunch?srnd=premium-europe&sref=P6xXtEaF