It is not surprising that a firm as large as Apple faces difficulties and delays in the development and introduction of new goods and services. This is typical in the technology industry, and it is critical for businesses to strike a balance between the desire for innovation and the realities of product development.

The claims of engineering delays for the iPhone subscription service and Apple Pay Later are notable in this case because they show that even a business as well-established and well-resourced as Apple may confront challenges when launching new products. It will be interesting to see how these issues are solved and how they affect the eventual launch of these products and services.