Apple to cut iPhone, AirPods output amid Ukraine war uncertainty

Lower orders to suppliers are early sign of pressure on tech industry

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The war in Ukraine is causing supply chain turmoil and threatening demand for the consumer electronics industry.  © Reuters

CHENG TING-FANG and LAULY LI, Nikkei staff writers

TAIPEI -- Apple plans to make about 20% fewer iPhone SEs next quarter than originally planned, in one of the first signs that the Ukraine war and looming inflation have started to dent consumer electronics demand, sources briefed on the matter told Nikkei Asia.

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