Apple's iPhone 17 lineup becomes its most popular ever

11 articles · Updated · MacRumors · Apr 30

CFO Kevan Parekh and CEO Tim Cook said the range drove strong Q2 2026 results and helped Apple gain market share, but demand outstripped supply.
Cook said supply-chain flexibility was limited, while Parekh cited TSMC-made A19 chips and tightening memory availability as constraints on iPhone sales during the quarter.
The shortages could affect the iPhone 18 range due in September, which is expected to include Apple's first foldable iPhone.

With AI chips taking priority at TSMC, could Apple’s next iPhone launch face unprecedented shortages or price hikes for consumers worldwide?

How might Apple’s shift of iPhone assembly to India reshape global supply chains—and will it really protect against future chip and memory crises?

Will the explosive AI-driven demand for chips and memory permanently change how quickly consumers can get the latest tech devices?