Strong Demand for Apple AirPods Leads to Increased Manufacturing Capacity

[Maura]

According to a report in China’s Economic Times Daily, via MacRumors, Apple AirPods maker Inventec has increased production capacity at its plants in Shanghai, China, in order to cope with strong demand for the product. The plants are also said to be working overtime to keep up with demand.

On his recent visit to the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, Apple CEO Tim Cook told CNBC that the AirPods were “a runaway success,” adding that Apple was making them “as fast as we can” in a bid to cope with demand. And while Cook did not give any hints about actual sales figures for the earphones, a good indicator of demand is the fact that if you want to order a pair online from Apple’s website you can expect to wait 6 weeks for them to arrive.

Neither Apple or Inventec or Apple have commented on the story.

Source: Apple’s AirPods manufacturer expanding capacity to meet strong demand, says report

 

[twerppoet]

Interesting that Apple didn't comment on the story twice. Usually they are only quoted as not repondeding once.

 

[brixtonboy]

I still haven't brought any, did buy a 10 meter long extension cable for my plug in.

For my Favourite headphones

Almost Bluetooth [emoji38]

 

[twerppoet]

I came real close to buying a set of the Beats Solo 3s, but came to my senses before it was too late. Not because I think they are bad headphone, but because I wouldn't use them much. I want very portable earphones to walk with, not something I have a problem stowing away when I'm not using them.

So, $300 dollars for my least used headphones sounds like a bad idea. At least when I take the time to think about it.