MacRumors · August 11, 2026 — 18:00

Apple Now Stockpiling More Components Amid Rising Prices

Apple Now Stockpiling More Components Amid Rising Prices
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In response to rising component prices, Apple has extended how long it holds OLED display panels in reserve, according to a report from ETNews, citing industry sources in South Korea. Apple apparently moved from a four-week display supply buffer to six weeks starting in the second quarter of 2026. The move is unusual since Apple has long treated inventory as…

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