Apple’s Next iPhones May Face Delay After Supplier Hit With Virus The tech giant’s next-generation of smartphones could be put on hold. The iPhone-maker’s major chip supplier is suffering a virus outbreak. Experts are concerned the virus outbreak will hurt the upcoming <br />iPhone’s assembly line. The postponing of phones from the cyberattack could pushback shipments and hurt Apple’s revenue. Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing makes the processors for Apple’s iPhones. TSMC stated 80-% of tools hit by the virus are now recovered. Many analysts are saying the issue won’t have a big impact on the company. Apple is rumored to be launching three new iPhone models later this year.