There is definitely an incentive for people to try to find the next "Apple gate", as it generates a lot of clicks, and its easy to make money off of it. I really hope that's all that it turns out to be.
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Bending Issue - Has it Changed Your Mind?
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There is definitely an incentive for people to try to find the next "Apple gate", as it generates a lot of clicks, and its easy to make money off of it. I really hope that's all that it turns out to be.
Just because someone found that the 6 Plus can bend (if you try really hard) and has bent in some specific cases, does not make it an "issue." Any large metal framed phone, if you try hard enough or wear tight enough pants or sit on it enough times, will bend.
Today's iOS 8.0.1 update is an "issue" because it's clearly a fault that broke two very basic device functions and affects a wide cross-section of people who installed it. "Bendgate" is perfectly preventable with a little bit of common sense and awareness, and not the product of some flawed design.
Today's iOS 8.0.1 update is an "issue" because it's clearly a fault that broke two very basic device functions and affects a wide cross-section of people who installed it. "Bendgate" is perfectly preventable with a little bit of common sense and awareness, and not the product of some flawed design.
Who would even think of bending a phone? Really.
The press is grasping at straws trying to find something, anything wrong with the iPhone 6/Plus.
Bunch of idiots.
The press is grasping at straws trying to find something, anything wrong with the iPhone 6/Plus.
Bunch of idiots.
It was fairly obvious to me before I even had the phone that I would need to exercise a bit of caution when putting the Plus in my front pants pocket. The bending videos are not shocking to me as I was always concerned about possibly bending my 5.
I guess what did surprise me was how well the regular 6 held up. But not changing my mind about the Plus. and really enjoy the screen space and the screens brilliance.
I guess what did surprise me was how well the regular 6 held up. But not changing my mind about the Plus. and really enjoy the screen space and the screens brilliance.
Just because something CAN happen doesn't mean that it WILL or even MIGHT happen. I've seen reports of other large-screened devices that can bend as well if you carry it in your back pocket or sit down while wearing skinny jeans. There was also an Android model not too long ago that had a plastic seam right through the middle of the phone that allowed it to actually break in half with not too much effort. Aside from a few blogs, that story also went away. This is only getting attention because it involves Apple.
That may work for YOU, but what about all the other people with bent phones?m all four of them? What about them? Their voices must be heard! Apple must apologize! Bend-gate! Bend-gate! Bend-gate!
I'm female and always have my phone and mini iPad in my purse. not a problem for me. Waiting for the perfect case to come out. Not into the leather one 
People insist on putting it in their pockets, even though it has been proven that can cause bending. So they keep doing it anyways and its Apple's problem?
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Do you really think that's funny anymore?
What's next, "take my wife. Please" jokes?
Well, in all fairness, if I can't put my phone in my pocket without it bending, it is Apples problem.
If I willfully subject my phone to extreme force, that's called negligence. On the users part. That's not Apples problem.
Its a thin piece of malleable metal. Apple can't change physics. People have three choices.
1. Find some other way to carry it
2. Get a bendproof case
3. Get something else
There is no option 4 to keep doing what we know is bad for it and keep complaining about it.
Why? Because this bending "issue" has cropped up on other large-screened smartphones as well. It only churned into a ****storm this time around because it involves Apple. If you try hard enough, any phone will bend. It just happens to be easier to do on a larger screened device.
Talk about stating opinions as fact. You're the one citing a specific design failure, based on how many observed cases?
If other manufacturers can produce phones as big and thin without bending, I'd expect Apple to do so. The Lumia 1520 comes to mind. It's just a little bit thicker but bigger screen, and it's solid as a rock.
This is a phone. Expect it to be manhandled.
Not at all. I am eagerly waiting for the 2 6plus' that I have on order for me and my wife. I asked her if she had ever tried to bend any of her previous iPhones we've had and she said no. I never have either. We should be fine.
I think if people are that concerned...get a strong case. No naked phones for you. The iPhone 4 shattered if dropped so they removed the glass back. Any phone will crack, break, or bend if mishandled.
Of course there is news everywhere. It's Apple.
There is no proof of "the users everywhere with bending issues".
What proof is there? A pic of a bent iPhone?
That's no proof it was caused by the phone being in the pocket.
Did you ever consider another alternative?
Or do you believe everything you read on the internet?
Here is something else from "the news":
Alabama Boy Kills 1,051-Pound Monster Pig, Bigger Than 'Hogzilla'
There is no proof of "the users everywhere with bending issues".
What proof is there? A pic of a bent iPhone?
That's no proof it was caused by the phone being in the pocket.
Did you ever consider another alternative?
Or do you believe everything you read on the internet?
Here is something else from "the news":
Alabama Boy Kills 1,051-Pound Monster Pig, Bigger Than 'Hogzilla'
Ummmm, perhaps I should've put a
Ahh my bad. Looks like I quoted the wrong person. I removed your quote.