https://finance.yahoo.com/news/apple-sells-iphone-x-pre-162042075.html

iPhone X units than it was aiming for this year due to supply issues for some of the components used in the phone. KGI Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo predicted that Apple would only be able to ship 25 million to 30 million units this year, as opposed to the 40 million previously forecast, according to Bloomberg. And Japan’s Nikkei reported that Apple may only be able to ship 20 million units." data-reactid="21">Multiple media outlets have reported this week that Apple will be able to ship fewer iPhone X units than it was aiming for this year due to supply issues for some of the components used in the phone. KGI Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo predicted that Apple would only be able to ship 25 million to 30 million units this year, as opposed to the 40 million previously forecast, according to Bloomberg. And Japan’s Nikkei reported that Apple may only be able to ship 20 million units.

One of the issues Apple contract manufacturers seem to be struggling with is the device’s Face ID technology, which is taking the place of the fingerprint reader on the iPhone X. Face ID allows users to unlock their phone, and authenticate payments,  just by looking at it, thanks to biometric technology and an advanced 3-D infrared camera.