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TRA warns of fake iPhone 6 in market [Khaleej Times (United Arab Emirates)](Khaleej Times (United Arab Emirates) Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) Customers must retain the receipt of iPhone 6 purchases and call the police if they find a device is counterfeit, says UAE Telecom Regulatory Authority. Tens of fake iPhone 6 handsets have been confiscated from across the UAE, prompting the authorities to warn customers against illegal purchase of the latest Apple smart phone model which was launched in the UAE on Friday. Potential iPhone 6 buyers have been asked to make their purchases only from authorised Apple retailers and they should check the official Apple website to ensure that the features of the phone match the handset's box and packaging before buying a handset, the Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) said in a media statement on Tuesday. Customers must retain the receipt of iPhone 6 purchases and call the police if they find a device is counterfeit, the authority said. It also pointed out that counterfeit iPhone 6 devices will not be able to connect to iTunes. There have been reports of fake iPhone 6 devices on sale in China. The TRA said it conducted an official investigation into reports of illegal and counterfeit iPhone 6 handsets on sale in the UAE in cooperation with other departments concerned. "As a result of the investigation, a series of counterfeit iPhone 6 handsets have been confiscated from various locations across the UAE. Based on the investigation, the TRA has issued a series of recommendations to the public to generate awareness," the statement said. "The Type Approval department of the TRA will continue to work alongside all relevant bodies to tackle the trade of illegal devices in the UAE." The TRA's announcement comes at a time when the UAE market is experiencing a huge demand for iPhone 6 handsets. Many approved retailers were running out of stock and top retailers have been finding it difficult to meet the demand at the ongoing Gitex Shopper. While a leading retailer was reportedly selling just 10 units of iPhone 6 16GB model for Dh2,749, a rival company was offering the same for Dh3,025 at Gitex Shopper on Tuesday. Khaleej Times also spotted that a UAE-based website was offering iPhone 6 Plus 16GB, 64GB and 128GB models with FaceTime for Dh3,999, Dh4,450 and Dh5,199, respectively. [email protected] (c) 2014 Khaleej Times. All Rights Reserved. Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (Syndigate.info). |