iPhone 6 Release: Will Both 4.7, 5.5-inch Models Debut This Fall? The Proof Is In Thailand

There have been reports that the rumored 5.5-inch "phablet" iPhone 6 might not arrive until later in the year or even early 2015, leaving the fall to its 4.7-inch companion. However, if a report out of Thailand is to be believed, consumers can likely gear up for both models this fall.

Taiwan's Manager Online reports that Takorn Tantasith, Secretary General of the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) announced that his agency has approved two new iPhone 6 models for distribution in the country. The devices were approved on Aug. 8 along with the model numbers A1586 and A1524.

As BGR notes, this is the "best proof yet" the iPhone 6 models will release this fall:

"Apparently, Apple requested that the documents remain secret, but government regulations require that the information be made available to the public. Unfortunately, any details regarding the specifications of the two iPhone 6 models or the quantity of units being shipped to Thailand were kept under wraps, but we have to assume that the A1586 and A1524 are the 4.7-inch and 5.5-inch devices we've read so much about over the past few months."

Meanwhile, Korean mobile case and accessory maker Spigen has already offered up pre-orders for cases for the device, CNET reports.

The case maker reportedly based the look of the iPhone 6 on its product page based on leaked data, offering four different variants for the rumored 4.7-inch smartphone: two thin-fit cases ($15 each), an ultra-hybrid ($25), and a tough armor choice ($35). All four cases are offered in a variety of color options, as well.

Despite the intrigue you may be feeling, it would probably seem in your best interest to wait until the actual device releases before purchasing a case that may not fit its actual dimensions.

Specs rumors for the sixth-generation iPhone include an Apple A8, Near Field Communication(NFC) for mobile payments,Touch ID and an improved camera. The same color options offered in the iPhone 5S (Silver, Gold and Space Gray) have also been tipped in a recent alleged leak.