Engadget Logo Engadget Japanese version Apple Watch Series 7, rumors of extreme shortage immediately after release. Is it because mass production started a month ago?

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Apple Watch Series 7 will start accepting pre-orders from 9 pm on Friday, 8th this week, and will be released on Friday, 15th, but there are rumors that it may be out of stock at the beginning. increase.

Jon Prosser, a well-known YouTuber leaker who sends out influential information about unreleased products of interest, said on Twitter that "(Apple Watch Series 7) seems to be difficult to obtain, because" mass production is one month. It's just started before, and the inventory is "very" limited. " If you want a new model, we warn you to book early on Friday.

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Prosser's comments are in line with renowned analyst Ming-Chi Kuo's investor notes as well as Nikkei Asia coverage. Kuo said that the initial production had flickering display and touch sensitivity problems, but the problem was solved, but he expected mass production to start in mid-September. Nikkei has also reported that production of the Apple Watch Series 7 has been temporarily suspended and mass production has been delayed.

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エンガジェット日本版 Apple Watch Series 7、発売直後は極度に品薄の噂。1か月前に量産開始のためか

It's always the case that popular Apple products run out shortly after launch, but this year it seems to be particularly noticeable, probably because of the global shortage of semiconductors. For example, in the case of iPhone 13 Pro Max, the release date cannot be received within an hour from the start of reservation, and the estimated shipping date is soon delayed until November.

Although Apple Watch Series 7 has been announced to have a larger screen and 33% faster charging, according to developer analysis and documents called Apple internal documents, the installed processor is probably equivalent to Apple Watch Series 6. It is speculated.

However, if the screen becomes wider, the amount of information that can be displayed increases, the charging time becomes shorter, and the wearable time increases, the usability as a wearable device should be enhanced. It is rumored that a body temperature measurement sensor will be added to Apple Watch Series 8 (provisional) the following year, but since "when you want to buy is when you buy", if you want Apple Watch Series 7, we recommend you to pre-order early. To do.

Source: Jon Prosser (Twitter)

via: AppleInsider

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