iPhone 15 Seemingly Spotted in Regulatory Database as Launch Nears

[MacRumors]

Apple's iPhone 15 is believed to have been identified in India's regulatory database, less than a month before the device is expected to be officially unveiled.

Last August, just a few weeks before the announcement of the iPhone 14 lineup, a single iPhone 14 model was spotted in the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) database with the model number A2882. This turned out to be the standard iPhone 14 model built for "other countries and regions."

Now, MySmartPrice has spotted an Apple device with the model number A3094 in the BIS database. The iPhone 14 has the model numbers A2649, A2881, A2884, A2883, and A2882. No Apple device with the model number A3094 currently exists and with iPhone model numbers roughly increasing with each successive generation, this is likely the iPhone 15. If so, this would be the first time that the iPhone 15 has been officially seen.

Earlier today, Bloomberg reported that production of the iPhone 15 has started in India – the first time that a new iPhone model has started production outside china prior to the device's announcement. It seems likely that the device filed in the BIS is the same model being mass produced in India.

New Apple devices being spotted in regulatory databases often indicates that launch is imminent. According to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, Apple is planning to announce the iPhone 15 lineup at an event on Tuesday, September 12.

Article Link: iPhone 15 Seemingly Spotted in Regulatory Database as Launch Nears

 

[abatabia]

Always a good sign.

 

[TheYayAreaLiving 🎗️]

It’s that time of the year again. Such exciting times! iPhone 15 event announcement in 2 weeks? 🤔

I want my new iPhone 15 Pro Max from India. Designed in California. Assembled in India. Let's go!!!

 

[BigPhil]

Have the only listed the slow Usb 2 one or have they listed the good models as well?

 

[BigPhil]

It’s that time of the year again. Such exciting times! iPhone 15 event announcement in 2 weeks? 🤔

I want my new iPhone 15 Pro Max from India. Designed in California. Assembled in India. Let's go!!!

Should be made in America 🇺🇲🇺🇲

 

[winxmac]

Will the 15 and 15 Plus follow the 14 and 14 Plus formula? Meaning A16 Bionic for non-Pro and A17 Bionic for Pro models?

Should be made in America 🇺🇲🇺🇲

It's conceptualized in USA, specifically designed in California...

I understand what you mean, however, sad reality, manufacturing and labor cost in other countries compared to USA is the reason why Apple is not making these in USA...

 

[klasma]

New Apple devices being spotted in regulatory databases often indicates that launch is imminent.

It would be amusing if Apple one year wouldn’t announce any new iPhone, and also not issue any other statement about that.

Just imagine the panic here on MacRumors.

 

[BigPhil]

Will the 15 and 15 Plus follow the 14 and 14 Plus formula? Meaning A16 Bionic for non-Pro and A17 Bionic for Pro models?


It's conceptualized in USA, specifically designed in California...

I understand what you mean, however, sad reality, manufacturing and labor cost in other countries compared to USA is the reason why Apple is not making these in USA...

It is a sad reality. We need them manufacturing jobs back in the USA, all them lost jobs have led to a horrible state of affairs

 

[coffeemilktea]

If so, this would be the first time that the iPhone 15 has been officially seen.

Only one more month and then it can be officially seen in my hand.

only if my wallet agrees though

 

[sw1tcher]

It’s that time of the year again. Such exciting times! iPhone 15 event announcement in 2 weeks? 🤔

2 weeks out is Aug. 30, so that's definitely a no.

Oops. You said "event" announcement (read too fast and didn't see "event" the first time). In that case, it's a maybe.

 

[corinthos]

Would anyone go with a Mini even if there will be no 15 Mini?

 

[sw1tcher]

It would be amusing if Apple one year wouldn’t announce any new iPhone, and also not issue any other statement about that.

Just imagine the panic here on MacRumors.

There wouldn't be any panic because we'd get the news from Ming-Chi Kuo, Mark Gurman, Unknownz21, etc.

 

[jz0309]

So iPhone 15 is really coming?
The likelihood that I’ll upgrade from my 13PM has gotten slimmer and slimmer…

 

[tomtad]

So they’re not doing a 14S. Good to know.

 

[klasma]

There wouldn't be any panic because we'd get the news from Ming-Chi Kuo, Mark Gurman, Unknownz21, etc.

I’m pretty sure there’s a number of users here who would panic.

 

[sw1tcher]

So they’re not doing a 14S. Good to know.

You can't do a 14s when there really wasn't a 14 to begin with (what's called the iPhone 14 is, IMO, an iPhone 13s)

 

[fatTribble]

I’m glad to see iPhones being made in multiple locations. Always good to have backups.

 

[PowerButton]

You can't do a 14s when there really wasn't a 14 to begin with (what's called the iPhone 14 is, IMO, an iPhone 13s)

I guess the same could be said of the iPhone 13; it could have been called an iPhone 12s 🤷‍♂️

 

[erikkfi]

I'm starting to think a new iPhone is going to be released in September.

 

[dannyyankou]

I'm worried about manufacturing in India

Only 50% of iPhone Casings Made in India Meet Apple's Quality Standards

Apple is facing difficulties scaling up its production operations in India amid poor component yields and slow progress, the Financial Times reports....

www.macrumors.com

 

[ItsMeMicke]

Waiting for 16 Pro, rumors says it will be awesome.

 

[DarthDon]

Waiting for 16 Pro, rumors says it will be awesome.

Imagine the 30 pro ultra…

 

[MacCurry]

I'm worried about manufacturing in India

Only 50% of iPhone Casings Made in India Meet Apple's Quality Standards

Apple is facing difficulties scaling up its production operations in India amid poor component yields and slow progress, the Financial Times reports....

www.macrumors.com

Then don’t buy one. This was a story from over 7 months ago, today is different.

 

[dannyyankou]

Then don’t buy one. This was a story from over 7 months ago, today is different.

I want to buy one, I'm worried about supply being tight. And 7 months isn't a ton of time.

 

[stwentyplus]

Any chances some cool feature has not leaked yet?