Apple's shortage of iPhone 13 and other products 'bleakest in years', says report

What you need to know

• A new report highlights shortages of nearly all Apple's best products.
• Most new products aren't shipping until November or even December.
• The report says employees have described the situation as the "bleakest in years".

A new report says that Apple's record-setting holiday quarter is under threat from shortages across nearly every product, most notably iPhone 13.

From Bloomberg:

Mark Gurman says that the iPhone 13 is the "highest-profile" case of shortage, noting that the iPhone 13 Pro is hard to find "in every color", size, and configuration. He cites Apple store employees who say "they're increasingly dealing with frustrated customers," elsewhere stating store employees say the supply situation "is the bleakest in years."

Getting your hands on new Apple products like the new MacBook Pro (2021) and AirPods 3 is expected to be difficult, but it is of particular note that Apple is also struggling to supply older products too.

Gurman cites analysts who suggest that Apple's recent slew of products launches could be a sign of confidence that supply will improve, with one firm noting Apple's announcement "suggest that it is significantly better at navigating these disruptions," compared with other manufacturers."

This week Apple announced its new MacBook Pro with all-new Apple silicon and a 120Hz mini-LED display. Last month it unveiled the new iPhone, as well as a new iPad mini 6 and iPad.