As a result of global market crises, computer prices have risen sharply. These increases are further exacerbated by individual countries’ taxes and exchange rates, leading to even higher prices. Consequently, many computer brands, including Apple, have experienced a decline in sales. This downturn has also affected Apple’s M2 chip production. Here are the details…

Apple halted M2 chip production in January and February!

An unusual finding came to light when reviewing Apple’s first-quarter production reports, which are released at the end of March each year. The section dedicated to M2 chips revealed that Apple had paused production of the M2 SoC series during the year’s first two months. This decision was attributed to falling sales.

This trend is also noticeable when examining other companies in Apple’s supply chain. Many firms did not purchase M2 chips in January and February, resulting in no new M2 chip-equipped devices being produced during those months. Instead, only previously manufactured devices were sold. In short, no new Apple devices with M2 chips entered the market in January and February.

Technology production is a complex industry, and even contributing a single screw to a device’s production can be significant. Brands carry out internal price-performance analyses to manufacture devices of the desired quality at the lowest possible cost. This is accomplished by procuring various components from a multitude of sources.

The key takeaway is that the halt in chip production impacted more than just Apple. The chips produced are dual-layer, high-tech products with a diverse array of suppliers, ranging from solder providers to plastic protectors on the chips themselves. As production ceased, these firms experienced a production slowdown as well.

Ultimately, the entire industry felt the effects, as companies with high per-second production rates faced a two-month production disruption. This amounts to a loss of several million dollars. What are your thoughts? Do you believe this production slowdown will influence Apple device prices? Share your opinions in the comments section below!