The workers at the MacBook Pro Quanta factory in Shanghai, China, have clashed with authorities over the country's strict coronavirus measures.
Hundreds of workers were reportedly shoving past security guards and surging over barriers.
Workers Riot Over Strict COVID-19 Measures
Quanta is one of the several Apple suppliers affected by the zero-tolerance COVID lockdowns imposed by the Chinese government since April.
Most recently, Quanta's Shanghai plant had been reported to be slowly resuming production of the MacBook Pro and other Apple devices.
According to Bloomberg, the tensions at the factory led to a riot once the workers tried to return to their dormitories after their shifts on May 5.
The workers were pushed by barriers, and security guards wearing white protective gear attempted to contain the workers.
One worker reportedly told the local media that workers are worried about the increased lockdown tightening because there are already positive COVID-19 cases at the factory.
Separately, the order times for a lot of Apple devices, including the MacBook Pro, have lengthened considerably because the supply chain is badly affected by the restrictions.
On Apr. 12, Apple iPhone assembler Pegatron halted production due to surging COVID-19 cases.
On Apr. 14, Foxconn's Zhengzhou factory was back to normal after the COVID-19 lockdown was lifted.
Delay in MacBook Pro Production
According to AppleInsider, the orders for anything but the base specification of the Mac Studio or MacBook Pro are currently facing significant delays.
Apple's online Configure to Order options for the Mac Studio, the 16-inch MacBook Pro, and the 14-inch MacBook Pro have all been delayed.
Similar to when the devices were first launched, each of them is now back ordered for anywhere up to 10 to 12 weeks.
Currently, the base 16-inch MacBook Pro can be ordered and picked up at any time, while the base M1 Max Mac Studio can be delivered in eight days from the day that it was ordered, according to iMore.
The configured options show much greater wait times. Making any changes, from choosing a different processor to adding software, prolongs the wait time.
For M1 Max Mac Studio, the delivery time is from June 24 to July 1. M1 Ultra Mac Studio, the wait time is 10 to 12 weeks.
For the 14-inch MacBook Pro, the delivery time is July 6 to July 21, and for the 16-inch MacBook Pro, the delivery time is July 6 to July 21.
Apple's Studio Display is also experiencing delays, with all configurations - different stands, optional nanotexture screen - taking 8 to 10 weeks to ship.
These types of delays are now familiar when a device has just been launched, and it is a demonstration of the original demand.
There can be similarly lengthening shipping dates when Apple is running down stocks in preparation for new Apple devices, but none of these models are likely to be replaced for the next couple of years.
It is possible that the delays are due to the global chip shortage, or it could be because of China's coronavirus lockdown procedures halting production at many suppliers.
Units in Stock at Apple Resellers
Despite prolonged backorder delays at Apple, Adorama, an Apple authorized retailer, has several MacBook Pro models in stock and is ready to ship with discounts of up to $300 off.
The standard Mac Studio is also currently in stock at Adorama.
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Written by Sophie Webster
