Apple granted FCC ID for at least one new iPhone model due shortly

A new file found inside the latest iOS 5 beta reveals that regulatory information for an unannounced "N94" iPhone model has already been assigned to Apple, suggesting the smartphone maker is on the verge of introducing its new family of handsets.

More specifically, an image named â€œRegulatoryInfo-N94AP@2x~iphone.pngâ€ has been discovered by a MacRumors reader in the pre-release software, indicating an iPhone called N94 has been granted Federal Communications Commission (FCC) ID "BCG-E2430A."

Such regulatory information, which is only awarded to finalized products, can be seen by users on any iOS device by going to Settings > General > About > Regulatory. For instance, the GSM and CDMA iPhone 4 versions each have their own distinct FCC identifiers, BCG-E2380A and BCG-E2422A, respectively.

The identifier "N94," a codename previously referenced in Appleâ€™s iOS 5 SDK and on leaked iPhone components, is believed to coincide with a so-called "iPhone 4S," or a cheaper iOS smartphone that's rumored to make an introduction alongside a more advanced iPhone 5.

The device's new FCC has yet to turn up in the agencies equipment authorization database, as MacRumors notes that such entries traditionally do not appear until the day the products are announced.

Apple is also known for asking the FCC not to share with the public certain confidential documents it submits as part of the agencies approval process until the day the company announces the product, as those documents often contain photos and detailed descriptions of the products design.

Apple is expected to announce its new iPhone models at a special media event this fall, with recent reports suggesting a potential launch date for the new devices for early October.

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28 Comments

herbapou

said about 12 years ago

Do you think there is going to be an event this fall?. Maybe without SF they are just going to announce new products on the website.

iansilv

said about 12 years ago

Whoa! A new iPhone is coming?

cvaldes1831

said about 12 years ago

Quote:

Originally Posted by herbapou

Do you think there is going to be an event this fall?. Maybe without SF they are just going to announce new products on the website.

I assume you mean Steve Jobs (SJ) not "SF."

Steve has made some appearances while he was away for medical reasons (before his resignation as CEO) so it's likely that he will continue to make occasional appearances at major events unless/until his health has deteriorated.

That said, a new iPhone is unquestionably the most significant hardware release for Apple; it generates over half of the company's revenue. If there's one product Steve announces, it would be the iPhone.

Remember, Steve (or anyone else for that matter) isn't obligated to give the entire 90 minute keynote. Steve could just show up, give a quick introduction about the new product, then pass it over to other members of the senior management team (he has already done so several times) whether it be Tim, Phil, Eddy, Bob, Scott, a few others.

Apple gets a lot of media attention from their live events, far more than any other high-tech company's press conferences. For this reason, it would seem that they would continue to have live events for key announcements for the foreseeable future.

gsteeno

said about 12 years ago

Did Apple partnered with Nokia?

cvaldes1831

said about 12 years ago

We can't tell if this is sarcasm. You're supposed to use smilies on the Internet because A.) sarcasm is poorly conveyed in written communications, and B.) many readers here aren't native English speakers and have extra difficulty in picking up poorly conveyed sarcasm.

So, lacking clarity, it's wisest to take this statement at face value.

The answer is no.

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