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Taiwanese media DigiTimes reported that the effects of the new coronavirus infection are rekindling at the factory of the supplier responsible for the production of next-generation AirPods.
Although it was ordered to suspend operations in May 2021
According to DigiTimes, Luxshare Precision and Goertek’s Vietnam plant, which are responsible for the production of next-generation AirPods that are thought to be AirPods (third generation), are affected by the new coronavirus infection and will affect future production plans. Is a situation of concern.
In May 2021, the Vietnamese government had just ordered the Vietnam factory of Luxshare Precision to be temporarily suspended as a countermeasure against the new coronavirus infection.
It seems that the assembly work may be transferred to the factory in China in the future.
Rumors that AirPods (3rd generation) will be released in September
The movement toward mass production of AirPods (3rd generation) is accelerating, and it was reported that mass production will start in August, announced in September, and then the number of production will increase from October to December.
Source: DigiTimes via iMore
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