Production for the iPhone X has met expectations but may drop lower than anticipated, according to an analyst note to investors examining the Apple supply chain, with the report also suggesting the 'iPhone SE 2' has a good chance of launching, but the upgrade to the cheapest device in the iPhone range isn't guaranteed to happen. Cowen and Company analyst Karl Ackerman's note to investors, a copy of which was provided to AppleInsider , claims research into the supply chain in Asia last week indicates approximately 53 million iPhone X units were built in the first quarter of 2018. This is said to be "largely in line" with an estimate made 30 days ago, suggesting the production would produce 52.5 million units. While overall units are largely unchanged, build expectations for the [iPhone] X continue to be curtailed," writes Ackerman, suggesting the second quarterly production will result in 17 million units, down from the month-ago prediction of 21 mil...
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