Right, cause nobody ever drops the phone in the real world.
Yeah because the results of these tests are conclusive
Every phone if dropped a certain way will break. Pointless tests.
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iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus Get Cracked in First Drop Test
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Yeah because the results of these tests are conclusive
Every phone if dropped a certain way will break. Pointless tests.
To be fair I think it's foolish to buy ANY electronic device over $500 without a 2 year (or longer) warranty. In the case of a phone or something you hold when you use it, it's even more important.
I'm pretty sure the guys doing the drop test weren't the purchasers of the phones. At least I hope no one is that stupid. If they weren't the purchasers there's nothing Apple can do but honor the claim. Pretty much all the droptest phones from all brands are covered under some extended warranty. That's why the testers are so willing to test.
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Not sure why they did it but it's pretty darn clear around 3:45 the screen separates. I can't begin to fathom why that was edited out.
I think what this test fails to note, is that the iPhone 6 and 6+ are so advanced, that they have become sentient. Someone recorded their electronic emissions as they powered up, and then were suddenly dropped.
First, the thoughts of the iPhone 6+ ...
And the rest, after a sudden cracking thud, was silence.
Curiously enough, the only thing that went through the mind of the regular iPhone 6 as it fell was ...
Many people have speculated that if we knew exactly why the iPhone 6 had thought that, we would know a lot more about the nature of the universe than we do now.
(apologies to Douglas Adams)
First, the thoughts of the iPhone 6+ ...
iPhone6+ said:
And the rest, after a sudden cracking thud, was silence.
Curiously enough, the only thing that went through the mind of the regular iPhone 6 as it fell was ...
iPhone6 said:
Many people have speculated that if we knew exactly why the iPhone 6 had thought that, we would know a lot more about the nature of the universe than we do now.
(apologies to Douglas Adams)
After anyone drops their phone, as long as it still works; the show still goes on. lol.. Don't Drop The Phone or do the right thing and get an outterbox..
Where are all of the drop test videos on the Samsung, LG and other phones?
Please tell me you're kidding?
more views people like happy endings too
did you not see the screen lift in the slow motion bounce? was it not odd to you how slow he took to turn it over?
I'm covered by the EU for those 2 years
. I don't think it covers accidental damage, but all electronics have 2 years manufacturers fault cover.----------
I've seen two so far that contradict either other so I'm prepared to wait to see how others fare. I don't buy iPhones lightly (I get them full price/sim free).
Worse then the iPhone 5
It seems that the stronger iphone design was the 4 and it gets weaker with each new design. Although to be fair that is what you would get with a thin phone.
Actually, by all accounts the iPhone 5 (and 5s, and 5c) were significantly more durable than the 4 and 4s - at least when it comes to durability of the screen glass in drop tests.
Okay
So the recommendation then is try not to take your expensive portable computer with a bigger glass screen and drop it on a concrete floor. Good call.
They should put out an advisory too not to store them overnight in a glass of water.
So the recommendation then is try not to take your expensive portable computer with a bigger glass screen and drop it on a concrete floor. Good call.
They should put out an advisory too not to store them overnight in a glass of water.
If you start thin[ner] then adding a case (talking a well designed option from Elago, Spigen) keeps the whole shebang thin. If it was already on the chubby side, a case would compound the problem.
I love the fact my iP5 with a nice case is still thinner than most phones (at least at the time of release).
I know it's not too bad, but to me it seems like cases fly in the face of Apple's incredible (though this time potentially faulty) designs.
I used to have a thin case for my 4S but I found even that added unnecessary bulk (plus made it harder to get out of my pocket due to the silicone material!)
So, let's see. I had an iPhone 4 and a 4S. Both were extremely durable. Never had a case on them, and dropped them both plenty of times. Very, very few scratches, no nicks, no breaks.
Then I got a 5. Had it for about two days and dropped it. Scratched the Hell out of the back, and learned my lesson. Bought a case. Never broke, though. When I bought the 5S I played it safe and bought the Apple case from the beginning. Dropped it plenty. No breaks. Couple of small nicks on the chamfered edge of the front.
Now I'm getting a phone that apparently is prone to breaking. But at least they're getting thinner. Is this progress? :roll eyes:
Jony, you really do need some professional help to deal with your design anorexia.
Then I got a 5. Had it for about two days and dropped it. Scratched the Hell out of the back, and learned my lesson. Bought a case. Never broke, though. When I bought the 5S I played it safe and bought the Apple case from the beginning. Dropped it plenty. No breaks. Couple of small nicks on the chamfered edge of the front.
Now I'm getting a phone that apparently is prone to breaking. But at least they're getting thinner. Is this progress? :roll eyes:
Jony, you really do need some professional help to deal with your design anorexia.
Where are all of the drop test videos on the Samsung, LG and other phones?
On the internet (youtube?!?!) - do a quick search?
I'm covered by the EU for those 2 years
No, no, no. Not the manufacturer. The seller. If you prove that something went wrong because of a fault that was present when you bought it.
Android Authority iPhone 6 & iPhone 6 Plus droptest
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JS8f-hVsDzA
Good one. : )
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JS8f-hVsDzA
Good one. : )
It's not Gorilla Glass it's ion-strengthened glass
It's not Gorilla Glass it's ion-strengthened glass
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You know you joke about it but you know there are idiots out there that are going to do that.
It's not Gorilla Glass it's ion-strengthened glass
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You know you joke about it but you know there are idiots out there that are going to do that.
So the recommendation then is try not to take your expensive portable computer with a bigger glass screen and drop it on a concrete floor. Good call.
They should put out an advisory too not to store them overnight in a glass of water.
If I used a banana as much as I use my iPhone, it would quickly get all brown and soggy...
Good one why? Because the guy claimed no damage or because the 6+ showed definite screen separation around 3:45?