iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus: Release date in China, India, eastern Europe, South Africa and 36 more countries revealed by Apple
The iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus will be available in another 36 countries by the end of the month, Apple has announced, the fastest ever roll out of any of its devices.
The new smartphones will go on sale in the majority of countries in eastern Europe as well as large – and potentially lucrative – markets such as China, India and Mexico by the end of the month, bringing the total availability to 69 countries.
It's full steam ahead for Apple as it aims to get both iPhone 6 models on sale in 115 countries by the end of the year despite issues with the iOS 8 software and widespread claims that the larger iPhone 6 model bent after being in people's pockets.
Launching in the additional markets so quickly gives Apple the opportunity to capitalise on the Christmas period in many countries. The Cupertino-based company reported a record 10m sales during the first three days it was available in some of its biggest markets by sales such as the US and UK.
Here’s where and when the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus will go on sale next. The 36 countries have been grouped to five different release dates.
Albania: 31 October
Bahrain: 30 October
Bosnia: 31 October
China: 17 October
Croatia: 31 October
Czech Republic: 24 October
Estonia: 31 October
French West Indies: 24 October
Greece: 31 October
Greenland: 24 October
Guam: 31 October
Hungary: 31 October
Iceland: 31 October
India: 17 October
Israel: 23 October
Kosovo: 31 October
Kuwait: 30 October
Latvia: 31 October
Lithuania: 31 October
Macau: 31 October
Macedonia: 31 October
Malta: 24 October
Mexico: 31 October
Moldova: 31 October
Monaco: 17 October
Montenegro: 31 October
Poland: 24 October
Romania: 31 October
Reunion Island: 24 October
Serbia: 31 October
Slovakia: 31 October
Slovenia: 31 October
South Africa: 24 October
South Korea: 31 October
Thailand: 31 October
Ukraine: 31 October