New iPhone 15 model discovered before official announcement: What do the model numbers mean?

Summary

• A second device, presumably from the iPhone 15 model, has surfaced in the Indian regulatory database just a few weeks before the official announcement.
• The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) list displays an Apple smartphone bearing the model number "A3090".
• New Apple devices discovered in global regulatory databases often suggest that their launch is imminent.

New sighting ahead of iPhone announcement

India's regulatory body seems to be a goldmine for Apple insiders. Just a few weeks before the anticipated official unveiling of the iPhone 15, another device has been found in the database. Could it possibly be a model from the latest iPhone series?

Decoding the secrets of model numbers

The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) list shows an Apple smartphone with the mysterious model number "A3090". Just last week, an Apple device with model number "A3094" sparked speculation when it surfaced in the BIS database. The iPhone 14 carries model numbers A2649, A2881, A2884, A2883, and A2882. Devices with model numbers A3090 and A3094 don't exist yet, and since iPhone model numbers generally increase with each generation, it's probable that we're seeing the first signs of the upcoming iPhone 15 series here.

Adding to our suspense, traces of a single iPhone 14 model was found in the BIS database in August 2022, just a few weeks before the announcement of the iPhone 14 series. Model number A2882 belonged to the standard iPhone 14, which was produced for "other countries and regions".

Predicted Market Launch

It's assumed that newly discovered Apple devices in global regulatory databases often signal an imminent market launch. According to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, Apple plans to announce the iPhone 15 series at an event on Tuesday, September 12th.

In Short

The anticipation for iPhone 15 is mounting. Despite no official confirmation from Apple, fresh finds in the BIS database are creating a buzz. It remains to be seen if these discovered devices are indeed models from the forthcoming iPhone 15 series. Until then, we keep our eyes and ears open and look forward to more exciting discoveries.

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