
Apple uses three suppliers to provide the display for its iPhones. One of them, Sharp, has yet to commence production of the next iPhone’s display. The delay may result in fewer iPhones available to consumers when the device launches. The problem, according to sources cited by The Wall Street Journal, is related to “manufacturing difficulties” of an unknown nature. Sharp had planned to begin production by the end of August, but the the Journal’s sources say it is now unclear if or when Sharp will be able to start production. Read the full story at Information Week.