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Apple will not file a material adverse change notice or publicly disclose a chip supply disruption affecting its next product launch schedule before November 9, 2026.

probability 81% deadline 2026-11-09 (44d left) Supply Chain

Posted 2026-09-25 — 45 days before the deadline, stated before the outcome.

The claim

Apple will not file a material adverse change notice or publicly disclose a chip supply disruption affecting its next product launch schedule before November 9, 2026.

Reasoning trace

  1. Upstream shock: Chip (z=4.0); Apple exposed via 'uses' edge

Evidence so far

0 confirming · 0 denying signals · 0 verified · 2 broken assumptions. The evidence itself is part of the full dossier.

Probability history

Updated 1 time since mint (last on 2026-09-25) — 75% at mint → 81% today.

What to watch

  • leading indicator Apple's supply chain or manufacturing partners publicly report or disclose chip shortages, allocation constraints, or production delays affecting semiconductor availability for consumer electronics.
  • milestone Apple announces or confirms a delay to the launch date or shipping availability of a major product (e.g., iPhone 18 Pro or other flagship device) in an earnings call, investor update, or official communication.
  • leading indicator Apple experiences a publicly confirmed chip supply disruption or shortage affecting production of a major product line (e.g., iPhone 18 Pro, iPad) that is reported by credible third-party sources (industry analysts, supply chain trackers, or Apple's own public statements) before the SEC filing.

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