In addition to the recent statements by Apple CEO Tim Cook in which he expressed clear optimism about China's ability to control coronavirus outbreaks in the near future, and return to normal manufacturing conditions in Asia, a new lawsuit seems to alleviate the illness.
As Reuters reported, this weekend LG Innotek, which provides iPhone camera modules, was forced to shut down one of its factories in South Korea because an employee contracted the virus.
Also Samsung He was forced to close one of his factories in Gumi because an employee contracted the virus. The situation forced the factories to shut down for several days, due to the antimicrobial activity.
Two Apple suppliers shut down factories for each coronavirus case
In the meantime, the closure of the LG Innotek industry represents Apple's biggest setback, as provided by LG Innotek iPhone camera modules and may also be the one to offer camera modules for the next iPhone 12, which is expected to be unveiled this fall.
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Obviously, if the shutdown of LG Innotek lasts for a few days, it's unlikely to have a major impact on iPhone production, but the situation is still improving and Apple will still face a major threat as the coronavirus becomes a problem. around the world
Although, so far there is some concern about the possibility that the coronavirus is responsible for the cancellation of its WWWDC developer conference, usually held in May.
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