Apple’s Next iPhones May Face Delay After Supplier Hit With Virus The tech giant’s next-generation of smartphones could be put on hold. The iPhone-maker’s major chip supplier is suffering a virus outbreak. Experts are concerned the virus outbreak will hurt the upcoming
iPhone’s assembly line. The postponing of phones from the cyberattack could pushback shipments and hurt Apple’s revenue. Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing makes the processors for Apple’s iPhones. TSMC stated 80-% of tools hit by the virus are now recovered. Many analysts are saying the issue won’t have a big impact on the company. Apple is rumored to be launching three new iPhone models later this year.