“We learned yesterday that Thailand’s National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission has approved the sale of two unreleased iPhones, specifically with the model numbers A1524 & A1586, ahead of the expected announcement on September 9th,” Zac Hall reports for 9to5Mac. “Confirmation of the approval for the new iPhone models was even publicized via Twitter by the NBTC’s Secretary General in addition to being discussed on video.”
“A local report filed from Thai Rath claims that Apple South Asia has ‘requested a meeting to discuss the case of the NBTC,’ suggesting these model numbers are more than just changes to existing devices,” Hall reports. “According to the report, Apple expressed concern that confidential information including device specifications would surface out of the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission…”
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MacDailyNews Take: Real deal?
[Thanks to MacDailyNews Reader “Dan K.” for the heads up.]
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Very real deal.
Thai officials are just driven by “me too” sense of self-importance, and Apple dispatching officials to meet with them reinforces and encourages more such shenanigans. Particularly since there won’t be any repercussions.
Either way, it confirms, no 5.5″ iPhone.
This is for the iPhone 6, and the iPhone 6s (a rebadged 5s)
You gleaned all that knowledge from reading the same article I read. Nuts, how can you confirm there will be no 5.5″ iPhone? I read on Business Insider an hour ago that Icahn just upped his AAPL holdings to $5 billion based on the two upcoming larger iPhones. You better give him a call so he can back out pronto.
Buisiness Insider did not say that. He has not purchased more. He has more shares only because of the split, and his stake is worth more because of the appreciation in the price, not because he bought more.
And even if he had, Business Insider wouldn’t know why. That would be speculation on BI’s part.
I doubt there will be a 5.5″ any time soon, but that’s speculation on my part.
The stock price already reflects the new fall products. That’s what makes speculation so much fun. icahn upped his holdings so he can manipulate the price later and take either the dividend or the shorted price.
I’m glad Tim Cook gave him the mile wide stare when Icahn was courting the company. Now he can just manipulate the market the old fashioned way.
My divorce was quite costly. I humbly ask if you could please leverage your clairvoyance in aid of my plight by providing tomorrow’s MegaMillions sequence. Thanks in advance.
Your zinking zucks !
Insiders are ACHING to release iPhone 6 details.
It’s like money burning a hold in your pocket, but it’s Apple secrets.
i would teach them a lesson by delaying the launch for a minimum of 3 months.
Let’s not annoy Apple’s paying customers.
i would still do it but you are right. that’s why i was never cut to be a businessman
Maybe they think it’s high time Apple built a store in the country. Well over 60 million people, Bangkok is a huge international city, and Apple is a highly coveted brand. Why not, Apple?