Apple unveils new iPhone 14 as supply chain headwinds persist

Next generation Apple Watch and AirPods to hit shelves this month

Apple faces an ongoing supply chain crisis as key suppliers shut factories in China due to the country's zero-covid policy and extreme weather. (Photo courtesy of Apple)

YIFAN YU, Nikkei staff writer

September 8, 2022 05:22 JST

PALO ALTO, U.S.-- Apple on Wednesday introduced four versions of the latest iPhone, along with new Apple Watch and AirPods models, in the most anticipated event in the company's calendar.

All four iPhone 14 models will be ready for preorders on Friday in the U.S., China, India, Japan, Singapore, Thailand and more than 30 other markets.