This week has brought the news that Apple Inc. ( AAPL , Financial) is facing a chip shortage that could impede iPhone production. The announcement follows hot on the heels of the company's decision to appeal a court ruling in the Epic Games case that would allow developers to direct customers outside of the tech giant's app store ecosystem to make purchases, making it possible to bypass the 30% cut that Apple takes from in-app purchases.
Apple's Troubles Are Piling Up