Full-Device Skins Causing 'iPhone' and Regulatory Labels to Peel Off Back of Jet Black iPhones

[akfgpuppet]

I thought so too. My iPhone 6s doesn't have any of those FCC labels..

They're not FCC labels it's the model number and the FCC ID, I think those are still supposed to be there.

 

[konqerror]

My Jet Black 7+ doesn't have any of that bottom line crap shown in the picture.

Those are all due to EU burearacy. CE= Conformité Européenne (Complies with EU requrements), 0682 = Certified by Cetecom, Circle ! = Uses frequencies not harmonized across the EU, Wheelie Bin = EU ROHS (lead-free) requirement

 

[Munky]

Just another reason to avoid Jet Black. It was a marketing showpiece, not ideal for daily use.

Yeah, the body of this phone really effects performance.

 

[aaronhead14]

Bad design. Bad QC. Bad Apple.

I used to laugh when people said Apple was going downhill after Steve's death... But now it's totally apparent the all Tim Cook cares about is profit. He doesn't give a crap about making great products anymore.

 

[RadioGaGa1984]

Another reason to get Jet Black. It is a marketing masterpiece, ideal for daily use.

Fixed that for ya.

 

[blacktape242]

such a minor issue, its not even worth noting.... who cares if the wording peels off, at least its not exploding in your face.

 

[JackANSI]

It's not really a quality issue in my mind as who really cares about that stuff at the consumer end.

I just wish this were possible on all iPhones... However I'd just worry that it'll become grounds for denying warranty claims.

 

[apny2nv]

Any bets on how long it will take an attorney to file a class action lawsuit over this!

 

[CarlJ]

I wish I could remove that ugly letters on my matte black iPhone 7+.

Sandpaper and suitable application of rubbing and pressure will get those letters right off.

 

[NoNothing]

Just another reason to avoid Jet Black. It was a marketing showpiece, not ideal for daily use.

Are you serious? This is a GREAT reason to choose the JetBlack. Off come the labels!!!

 

[iThingsGurl]

Jet black phones shouldn't be wasted by covering with a case. If you're going to use a case or covering get the regular black. I love that my jet black doesn't slip out of my hands.

Truth.

 

[themick4u]

...so fast inside of a box before the ink dries! LOL! "Peel-Gate!"

 

[boy-better-know]

I think this is a positive to be honest. Would love it if we could get rid of those stupid FCC logos that no one wants. I am sure this is probably how Apple would like to design the iPhone in the first place

Filing this under 'not an issue'

 

[lunarworks]

It's bad enough putting on of those on your screen...

 

[chr1s60]

How come almost every issue with an Apple product is described on here as "A small number of....."?

Because half the time it is something only one/few users are reporting in the forums and not a widely reported issue.

 

[2010mini]

this is a problem? This makes the Phone look even better.

 

[maflynn]

Wow, that's kind of embarrassing for Apple, though I'm not terribly worked up over this issue. My wife who has an iPhone 7 will need to know about this, to avoid full body skins

 

[djlythium]

Skin-gate. Peel-gate. JetBlackProblems-gate.

 

[Rogifan]

Slow news day apparently.

 

[DEMinSoCAL]

"You're covering it wrong". Warranty void due to use of non-Apple accessories.

 

[Lepton]

Imagine what Silly Putty would do!

 

[dschmitty-o]

Once again Apple's behind on innovation. While the competition has developed and deployed a combination phone/firestarter, Apple is tinkering around with easter eggs that allow you to de-badge.

 

[OldSchoolMacGuy]

How come almost every issue with an Apple product is described on here as "A small number of....."?

Because the reality is that these issues have only impacted a small number.

Bendgate? Less than 10 phones were reported to have bent. Late 2012 Mac mini video issue? Less than .5% of owners.

Generally these issues impact a small number of users (usually less than 1%).

So when they say "a small number" the do in fact mean a small number relative to the larger ownership.

 

[Carlanga]

Apple Silicone case was applied as soon as I removed the plastic wrap Foxconn applied before boxing.

congrats on overpaying for a silicone case?

 

[sudo1996]

Finally, a way to remove those useless regulatory labels!