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Apple reportedly cuts iPhone 18 Pro component orders amid softer demand

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Apple has reportedly asked some suppliers to reduce component production for the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max, with reports attributing the move to softer-than-expected demand amid higher memory costs and resulting price increases. One account puts the October reduction at at least 15%, while another gives a range of 15% to 20%. A separate report disputes the low-demand account, challenging supply-chain claims that production was cut because of weak sales.

4 sourcesFirst reported by 9to5MacPublished Updated
Image: MacRumors

What we know

Where sources disagree

  • Whether Apple cut iPhone 18 Pro component orders because of low demand

    • Apple cut component orders or production in response to soft or weaker-than-expected demand. — MacRumors, 9to5Mac, MacRumors, Techmeme
    • The claim that demand is so low that Apple cut back production is challenged. — AppleInsider

Confirmed by several sources

Reported by one source

  • October component orders were reduced by at least 15%. — MacRumors, MacRumors
  • Apple shares fell more than 2.5% in early trading. — MacRumors
  • Some suppliers were told to cut component production by 15% to 20%. — Techmeme

Open questions

Coverage 4 publishers

  1. 9to5MacFirst report

    Apple rolls out AT&T carrier update for iPhone 18 Pro Max on iOS 27.2 beta

    After releasing a carrier settings update last week to address cellular issues affecting some iPhone 18 Pro Max users on AT&T, Apple is now rolling out a different carrier bundle update for devices running the iOS 27.2 beta. Here are the…

  2. Techmeme

    Sources: Apple told some suppliers to cut iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max component production by 15% to 20% as higher memory costs pushed up prices, hurting demand (Nikkei Asia)

    Nikkei Asia: Sources: Apple told some suppliers to cut iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max component production by 15% to 20% as higher memory costs pushed up prices, hurting demand — TAIPEI — Apple has told some of its suppliers to cut production of…

  3. AppleInsider

    Right on schedule, sources claim iPhone 18 Pro orders have been cut

    There's a reason we've built some contacts in China, and refuting supply chain sources saying that demand for the iPhone 18 Pro is so low that Apple has cut back production is one of them.Allegedly, iPhone 18 Pro demand is lowIn October…

  4. MacRumors

    Apple Reportedly Cuts iPhone 18 Pro Orders After Price Hike Dampens Demand

    Apple has asked some of its suppliers to cut production of iPhone 18 Pro components due to lower-than-expected demand, according to Nikkei Asia ($). Citing its own sources, the report claims that Apple has been more cautious about shipments…

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