Sad thing is, many here are more concerned with a phone instead of a girl in tight jeans.
O man if it turns out to cause some girls to not wear tight pants then that will be frustrating. Don't mess this up
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Consumer Reports: iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus Not as Bendable as Believed
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O man if it turns out to cause some girls to not wear tight pants then that will be frustrating. Don't mess this up
i was just thinking the same thing, this thread is insane. i guess we'd have to go back and see if any antennagate threads were of similar length.
Actually cars are designed to bend. Crumple zones is what they are called. The bending metal absorbs energy and protects the occupants. Bending can be a good thing.
Like I said before.
When I start seeing photos and proof of thousands of iPhones bent under normal use then I'll be worried.
But when I see people making stupid videos of them FORCEFULLY trying to bend it then it proves absolutely nothing. I bend all kinds of my devices if I actually were to put all my force into it. I could break my laptop if I actually tried to. Does that mean it's a bad laptop? Nope. It works excellent under normal use and I never have to worry about it under normal use.
Their are still VERY few photos, out of the millions of iPhones in the world, showing it getting bent under normal use.
I couldn't give a damn if it is "weaker" than other phones by being forcefully bent. Why? Because I'm not going to forcefully try to bend my phone, that'd be stupid. If my phone works excellent under normal use then I couldn't care less what it does under a science experiment of trying to bend it forcefully.
When I start seeing photos and proof of thousands of iPhones bent under normal use then I'll be worried.
But when I see people making stupid videos of them FORCEFULLY trying to bend it then it proves absolutely nothing. I bend all kinds of my devices if I actually were to put all my force into it. I could break my laptop if I actually tried to. Does that mean it's a bad laptop? Nope. It works excellent under normal use and I never have to worry about it under normal use.
Their are still VERY few photos, out of the millions of iPhones in the world, showing it getting bent under normal use.
I couldn't give a damn if it is "weaker" than other phones by being forcefully bent. Why? Because I'm not going to forcefully try to bend my phone, that'd be stupid. If my phone works excellent under normal use then I couldn't care less what it does under a science experiment of trying to bend it forcefully.
I think that Mark Twain said, "lies can travel halfway around the world, while the truth is getting its shoes on."
Once again, he nailed it!
PS. Love the tagline about the Bill of Rights!
I asked Unbox Therapy guy on Twitter... As someone mentioned before...
Enter Apple Store (He said they don't allow filming inside. Well it can be done, find a way, Google Glass it or something else. I know I made videos inside 5th Avenue Apple Store.)
Buy iPhone 6+
Unbox properly
Bend test
Put it to rest already.
Enter Apple Store (He said they don't allow filming inside. Well it can be done, find a way, Google Glass it or something else. I know I made videos inside 5th Avenue Apple Store.)
Buy iPhone 6+
Unbox properly
Bend test
Put it to rest already.
The last time I saw a report, out of 10,000,000 phones sold, there were exactly 9 that were returned to Apple.
http://abcnews.go.com/Technology/apple-iphone-bendgate-company-people-complained-bent-devices/story?id=25760708
I'll take .00009% defect rate. That's, like, 8 Sigma?
the only thing imperfect right now with the new iPhone's right now imo is just the apps needing to be updated and recompiled for iOS 8 and the new Apple A8, and also very deep solid Extensions support and Healthkit too, which will come decently fast, everything else about the phone is top notch and amazing, when we put this overblown and hyped Bendgate to the side.
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exactly this, also the new iPhone's trade off some "bendability" to be able to withstand shock, drop tests and slide tests noticeably better then the 5S/5 era body design could (SquareTrades testing says this) and even beating the Android competition in this.
I'd say these are better durability traits for a phone to have (to be able to withstand drop damage, sliding damage and shock damage better then before, also with a little stronger glass display) as this forcible applied prolonged pressure on your phone is virtually never going to happen to my phone on mine
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exactly this, also the new iPhone's trade off some "bendability" to be able to withstand shock, drop tests and slide tests noticeably better then the 5S/5 era body design could (SquareTrades testing says this) and even beating the Android competition in this.
I'd say these are better durability traits for a phone to have (to be able to withstand drop damage, sliding damage and shock damage better then before, also with a little stronger glass display) as this forcible applied prolonged pressure on your phone is virtually never going to happen to my phone on mine
I used to blame television. Now I blame the Internet.
I think people forget the unsubsidized price of their phone. A iPhone 6+ 128GB is $950 + tax. Add Apple care+ to bring the warranty up to 2 years, which Europeans get automatically, and you're up to over a grand. That's MacBook Air territory.
O man if it turns out to cause some girls to not wear tight pants then that will be frustrating. Don't mess this up
O man if it turns out to cause some girls to not wear tight pants then that will be frustrating. Don't mess this up
I hardly ever see a girl with a large rump with a phone in their back pocket. I've seen it but with a 1/3 of the phone sticking out. Have you seen the size of their front pockets? They're useless and mainly for show. I see that they transport their phone in a purse.
Agreed but the problem is there are adults here whose behaviour is a kin to a brat child.
So I would simply say awareness of the responsibility you have for applying common sense in everyday life.
I think this issue is getting so much exposure on the Internet and in the press (e.g., CNN, etc.) because it makes great TV/YouTube Drama. To be clear, I am not saying there isnt a design problem in the iPhone 6/6+, Ive seen the Consumer Reports tests and as an iPhone 5s user, Im holding off moving to the iPhone 6 until I see how this issue flushes out. Back to my point, a person can easily demonstrate bendgate on TV (video), even if the demonstration may be considered or is actually scientifically unreasonable. It's the old saying, a picture (or video) is worth a thousand words and we are all living in the video/picture age where these images can circle the planet in seconds. People see a video or picture and quickly form an opinion, many times without considering or even knowing all facts.
Seeing a video image of a so-called "average person" (not some massive NFL football player), who appears to be bending an iPhone with ease, can quickly conjure up a negative impression of the iPhone in the minds of many (not all) people. For the marketing folks at Samsung, LG, HTC, Motorola, etc., this issue could become a marketing bonanza. I think of that old Wendys commercial wheres the beef, now imagine a commercial (or an Internet attack video) of grandma bending an iPhone with seemly ease.
The past iPhone antenna problem antennagate also had a pretty big impact on users, remember Apple offering the bumpers, but that problem did not have the kind of shock video value this issue has. I have a feeling this controversy will continue to rapidly expand before (or if) it subsides.
Seeing a video image of a so-called "average person" (not some massive NFL football player), who appears to be bending an iPhone with ease, can quickly conjure up a negative impression of the iPhone in the minds of many (not all) people. For the marketing folks at Samsung, LG, HTC, Motorola, etc., this issue could become a marketing bonanza. I think of that old Wendys commercial wheres the beef, now imagine a commercial (or an Internet attack video) of grandma bending an iPhone with seemly ease.
The past iPhone antenna problem antennagate also had a pretty big impact on users, remember Apple offering the bumpers, but that problem did not have the kind of shock video value this issue has. I have a feeling this controversy will continue to rapidly expand before (or if) it subsides.
So basically, all you lardasses who sat on your phones and then came here whining about how it bent because your cat pawed at the pretty colors on the screen can now go away, right?
Sorry, but the supposed antenna issues had virtually zero impact on users. It was blab way out of proportion just like this "issue" and then just faded away, even though nothing changed.
This will be the same
I could agree with you, but the point is that bending is not a solicitation that is going to be sustained by your phone over its life, unless you are very uncareful
I think the real issue with the iPhone is that they're not building them fast enough!! #buildgate
I ordered mine the day before this whole bending "issue" flared up and honestly, though i am aware that the 6+ needs less force than a 5s to deform, I really don't care. There is no reason whatsoever i would have to hold my phone with both hands and just bend the crap out of it.
So back to the real issue - Shipping times. #shippinggate
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I've always loved Samsung TV's, always purchased them because they were/are great quality, but now i'm a VIZIO costumer. Point is, I don't dislike Samsung as a brand, their innovations on certain markets are great, fantastic, but there are markets in which they just don't play fair. The mobile market is one of them and that is because they have to compete with Apple who ships their phones with their own iOS. Samsung, unfortunately for them, have to rely on Google and their Android OS making all other phone manufacturers less of a threat. Since Samsung began running commercials mocking Apple, my perception of Samsung as a brand has completely drop to the ground.
Point is, this whole bendgate thing blew up too fast and right after it was announced that Apple sold more than 10M phones at launch date. With an upcoming Alpha phone and Note 4, i'm not surprised Samsung and Google (who own YouTube btw) are pounding Apple and spending all this money blowing up the "test" Lewis showed on youtube. Samsung can't directly trash an iPhone like Lewis did, so i honestly feel like they paid Lewis to do the "test" so they could pick that up and advertise it on TV.
The fact still remains - Those damn iPhone's are not shipping fast enough!!
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Yes, i just signed up last night. I just thought i'd voice my 2cents
Yes, I am an Apple customer and have no intention whatsoever of changing that.
Yes, I don't like android and I have owned Android devices - they just don't do it for me, period.
Yes, I am not going to cancel my iPhone 6+ 128GB order.
I ordered mine the day before this whole bending "issue" flared up and honestly, though i am aware that the 6+ needs less force than a 5s to deform, I really don't care. There is no reason whatsoever i would have to hold my phone with both hands and just bend the crap out of it.
So back to the real issue - Shipping times. #shippinggate
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I've always loved Samsung TV's, always purchased them because they were/are great quality, but now i'm a VIZIO costumer. Point is, I don't dislike Samsung as a brand, their innovations on certain markets are great, fantastic, but there are markets in which they just don't play fair. The mobile market is one of them and that is because they have to compete with Apple who ships their phones with their own iOS. Samsung, unfortunately for them, have to rely on Google and their Android OS making all other phone manufacturers less of a threat. Since Samsung began running commercials mocking Apple, my perception of Samsung as a brand has completely drop to the ground.
Point is, this whole bendgate thing blew up too fast and right after it was announced that Apple sold more than 10M phones at launch date. With an upcoming Alpha phone and Note 4, i'm not surprised Samsung and Google (who own YouTube btw) are pounding Apple and spending all this money blowing up the "test" Lewis showed on youtube. Samsung can't directly trash an iPhone like Lewis did, so i honestly feel like they paid Lewis to do the "test" so they could pick that up and advertise it on TV.
The fact still remains - Those damn iPhone's are not shipping fast enough!!
P.S.
Yes, i just signed up last night. I just thought i'd voice my 2cents
Yes, I am an Apple customer and have no intention whatsoever of changing that.
Yes, I don't like android and I have owned Android devices - they just don't do it for me, period.
Yes, I am not going to cancel my iPhone 6+ 128GB order.
How the tables have turned; last year everyone was bemoaning Apple employing "cheap plastic" in the 5C... suddenly, people seem to have turned PRO plastic phones.
Lol, ah-lol, ah-lolla lolla lol.
This is why I read the "opinion of the masses" and then giggle to myself in astonished dismay, 'coz opinions - unlike facts, change with each passing day.
Lol, ah-lol, ah-lolla lolla lol.
This is why I read the "opinion of the masses" and then giggle to myself in astonished dismay, 'coz opinions - unlike facts, change with each passing day.
How do you still think there was no issue with the antenna? They gave everyone who wanted one a free case for like 3 months and then changed the design for the S version. It was an obvious issue or none of that would have happened.
Nope. You didn't watch the 4 press event, did you? the carrier numbers proved dropped calls were statistically moot. <1 per 100 more than the 3GS. Not a real problem for real world users. The bumpers were just a PR throwaway.
http://youtu.be/i8tXyfjfnB0
This is why the 4 design didn't change at all as they continued to sell it as the cheaper model for many more years. The 4S changed but it had to because they made it dual band. The plain 4 remained untouched for years.
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You are confused. The 4S came next. Its antenna design changed as they made it multiple bands for more markets.
Jobs went over the dropped call data for the 4, as collected by the carriers -- dropped calls were a non-issue, case closed.
The free bumpers were just to appease the mouth-breathers.
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