Cap boy is actually unbox therapy and I rate his videos and youtube channel very highly! He is just doing the bending as a fun test. It's intersting to see but not surprising and he's plenty high profile enough, more than the press that were invited. They say press but they mean PR.
I remain open minded, but I'm still not sure there's not an issue.
Totally understand that Apple thoroughly tested the new phones, but I do see one thing in common with both the original youtube video and the German one I just watched - both phones bent at pretty much the exact same spot. If you look at the photos too of the reported bent phones, they appear the same too. I may be off, but it just looks like a weak point right below the volume buttons - that's where they all seem to be bending. Granted, it takes some force for it to happen, but it also seems like once it starts to bend - that's where it hits.
The other factor I'm not seeing explored - and I'm no Engineer - but what about heat? Could that be impacting the strength? Between the heat from the battery and usage and the heat from being in a pocket, could that make it weaker? I viewed the Apple testing videos and all the machines that run the bend tests, but how about a warmed up phone that's been in someone pocket for hours? Think about it, one of the first reports was from a guy attending a wedding and driving with the phone in his pocket for a long drive.
Once last note - yes it's a small percentage, but the Plus model availability has been severely constrained - so I would guess the numbers sold and in active use are very low right now. Look at availability, yesterday there were practically no pluses available in the entire US.
Again - maybe it's not an issue, but it seems to me there's something weak about the +.
The bottom line is :
This issue is real on the 6 Plus model.
showing test labs does not change the fact that this device was bent by bare hands pressure whilst no other phone bent under the same condition.
this is clearly an issue,and anyone that denies it is ignorant.
since I was interested in buying 6 Plus and not regular 6,this durability weakness stops me from spending huge amount of money on a product that I can't trust it's build quality and durability.
specially knowing that the 6s Plus will arrive before you know it,and it will definitely address this issue among other improvements.
I will skip iPhone 6 Plus and will wait for the iPhone 6s Plus.
The S versions are always the rippen and superior versions of the original with issues ironed out.
The bottom line is :
This issue is real on the 6 Plus model.
showing test labs does not change the fact that this device was bent by bare hands pressure whilst no other phone bent under the same condition.
this is clearly an issue,and anyone that denies it is ignorant.
since I was interested in buying 6 Plus and not regular 6,this durability weakness stops me from spending huge amount of money on a product that I can't trust it's build quality and durability.
specially knowing that the 6s Plus will arrive before you know it,and it will definitely address this issue among other improvements.
I will skip iPhone 6 Plus and will wait for the iPhone 6s Plus.
The S versions are always the rippen and superior versions of the original with issues ironed out.
If my phone bends, I WILL take it back to Apple and ask for a replacement.
What if Apple or AT&T decides they won't replace your phone? What if they give you a refurbished phone of unknown origin?
Ohhh the what if's. He might as well disconnect from the world and stay home.
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I'm loyal to the Apple brand because of their design and ecosystem. I'm sure many of us would say the same thing. Unfortunately, in this 'case' (note the pun...got it?) it appears the 6 has a fatal flaw, the curved aluminum. I wonder if we're seeing physics in action. It looks like no matter how rigid the material, the curved design is not as strong as a box type structure (5s). I don't know how you (Apple) fix this without changing the design. I would have been happy with more of an iPad design, flat front and chamfeured edges (I'll never spell that word right). Hopefully more positive updates appear, like soon.
Fatal Flaw? Seriously? I think there are customers here who need to be a certain age and have a certain level of self responsibility and common sense to own anything let alone an Apple phone.
Fatal Flaw? Seriously? I think there are customers here who need to be a certain age and have a certain level of self responsibility and common sense to own anything let alone an Apple phone.
if they are fixing it in manufacture it won't matter to you. Buy now. If it bends take in and they'll replace it. By the time you replace you'll get updated spec. Thats apple customer service for you.
We are surrounded by glass, metal, wood, concrete and drive cars and motorcycles that can kill us.
Still, we use the stuff.. Nothing, even humans, are unbreakable.
Deal with it.
I, for once, Can't wait for my HUUUUGGGEEEE 6+.
Everybody will want one now.
Cheers
I see this as Apple saying:
"You know what, we're sick of this nonsense. Come see the facilities, learn the facts and report on those."
Factual journalism doesn't exist anymore. It's all about clicks and hits regardless of whether or not the story is statistically relevant or even true.
People (even/especially media folks) will say anything to get ratings/hits.