Last week, the regulator of Thailand gave Apple Certifications on two new models of smartphones. Wrote about this in his microblog Teykorn Tantasif, general secretary of the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC).
According to information received, devices, distribution of which will be officially allowed in Thailand, got the codes are A1586 and A1524. Application from Apple was filed on August 5, the regulator issued a positive decision on 8 August.
While the regulator did not give any specific information about the devices, with the exception of codes and model name «iPhone 6", this situation did not work for an American corporation, to send to their representatives. At a meeting with the Secretary NBTC Apple stated that the published data on its smartphones are strictly confidential and the organization should not have to publish them. Representatives of the regulator in his defense said that this information was not presented as a secret, because in Cupertino initially asked not to disclose only the specifications of future devices. Publish to Twitter - it's just a way to protect the Thai consumer.
Apple has also noted that the next generation of smart phones will not necessarily be called «iPhone 6", as announced by the representative of the Commission.
"According Teykorna, top managers of Apple South Asia and Singapore held a meeting with him and stated that two new iPhone models do not necessarily appear on the market under the brand name« iPhone 6. " They wanted to make sure that the NBTC understand this fact. Apple has added that the fact that "leak" information about the device will not affect Apple's plans to launch a new smartphone in Thailand "- writes the Thai newspaper Thai Rath.
Filing in Thailand can say that Apple is going to expand the list of countries in the "first wave", which will start the initial sale. In 2013, the corporation was unable to obtain such permission from the Thai authorities, resulting in the country was only among the States 'second wave', where iPhone sales begin in a month or more after the date of the announcement.
According to rumors, Apple is working on two modifications of the iPhone 6 - with screen sizes of 4.7 and 5.5 inches. They are expected to be announced at the event on September 9th.