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iPhone 6 Bent

jpeg42 said:
How can you say it is not a design issue? That is mind blowing. They are all bending in THE exact same place.

You know what, nevermind. Don't answer with the same nonsense. The ignore button will be a much better answer for me.
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The fact that virtually all the bent phones are bent in the same place means that point is the weakest point and that it's the weakest point due to design.

However, that does NOT mean there is a design issue. Even Captain America's shield has a weakest point. The question is whether that weakest point is too weak.

(I don't know the answer to that question. I know I'm doing fine with a 6+ which is in my pocket without a case all day, every day, for several weeks. Of course I expect it to last for at least three years, so we'll see. It doesn't sound like you know the answer either, though.)

BTW, you can choose to ignore people who don't agree with you. But that's not going to change reality.
 
UofL Cards said:
If I were a betting man I would say that this is going to keep happening and Apple will need to do something about it. People keep these phones for 2 years and longer. I have had mine since Sep 19th and it is already bent. I don't know how Apple could say having a phone in your pocket is beyond normal usage.

As a law student with finals coming up I don't have the time to keep going up to the Apple store and begging them for a replacement. They will just tell me the same thing over and over. I would appreciate it if anyone who got their bent one replaced shared some tips on how to convince them.
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Sadly, this is not what's going to happen.
Apple will continue to deny bendgate, and secretly improve the iPhone design.
Good for CEO and shareholder $$$.
Not good for customers (and environment).

http://applehypocrisyexposed.blogspot.com/
 
jpeg42 said:
How can you say it is not a design issue? That is mind blowing. They are all bending in THE exact same place.

You know what, nevermind. Don't answer with the same nonsense. The ignore button will be a much better answer for me.
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Not really.

Some have been bent in the middle (like the ops), and some have been bent at the buttons and some on the end. Some claims have been about twisting.

You are entitled to your opinion, but i am just waiting to see some third party testing. I am sorry but random reports on these forums is not proof.

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jpeg42 said:
People just attack because they don't want to feel inferior about their really expensive purchase. I understand but it still really bothers me as people should be able to come here to share a story that should be heard, without being doubted at every corner.

Apple for sure reads these forums and it helps to bring attention to the issue. I guess it is personal for me too because thanks to those who posted the issues I have passed this version and hope it to be fixed in the next.

And yes I trust those who post the issues even without a picture. There has been enough evidence that it is true. Not all of us get caught up in a corporate marketing war and feel everyone is out to sabotage the other side. People are here who just like gadgets and want to talk about them.
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You have a lot to say considering you don't even have a 6/6 plus and again you are entitled to your own opinion.

But for those who are worried about reports like this there are tons of people saying the don't have any bending at all.
 
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I was running errands in Shinjuku today and saw a girl showing her friends her very bent 6+. First time I've seen one in person and the bend was pretty dramatic. I too wouldn't be happy if mine were bent like that. OP, that sucks that yours got bent and I hope you can get it replaced. My 6 is fine so far after one month and hope it'll last for at least another two years. At least AppleCare+ should help me out a bit in case it does.
 
Well that's unfortunate, and thank you for updating with pics. OP, do you or did you take your phone out of the case often? I ask because I an xdoria case and I feel like my phone will bend everytime I take it off because of how snugg it is.
 
KdParker said:

Not really.

Some have been bent in the middle (like the ops), and some have been bent at the buttons and some on the end. Some claims have been about twisting.

You are entitled to your opinion, but i am just waiting to see some third party testing. I am sorry but random reports on these forums is not proof.
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Our of curiosity, what sort of tests would be sufficient, in your opinion? I know a german company already ran tests. Just about every point in the phone requires 70+ pounds of force. Around the volume button requires only 23 pounds, a significant drop.

As far as phones bending in various locations, I have certainly seen the vast majority bending around the buttons. Obviously "what I have seen" is anecdotal, but it stands to reason that the most frequent bends would occur at the most compromised location.

All of this isn't to say that 23 pounds is even a "problem". It's just to point out that there is very clearly a weak spot, one that is far weaker than the rest of the phone.

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ApfelSchaf said:
Sadly, this is not what's going to happen.
Apple will continue to deny bendgate, and secretly improve the iPhone design.
Good for CEO and shareholder $$$.
Not good for customers (and environment).

http://applehypocrisyexposed.blogspot.com/
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Really depends. If there is a lawsuit, Apple can't really ignore it. Right now my feeling is far too few people are experiencing this issue. There is also the burden of proof of whether the iPhone is being abused or not.

There have already been some cases Apple lost, one involving the water sensor in either the 3G or 3GS (maybe both?) if I recall correctly.
 
sketdansuu said:
Well that's unfortunate, and thank you for updating with pics. OP, do you or did you take your phone out of the case often? I ask because I an xdoria case and I feel like my phone will bend everytime I take it off because of how snugg it is.
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No I didn't take it off often, but the case is really snug. If you took it off wrong or in a certain way I can easily see where it might bend from the pressure
 
Iphone 6 plus is bending

Hi every body

I got my iphone 6 plus 64GB just 10 days ago
After 7 days of normal use my 6+ was bended
Apple replied to my request for replacement as follow:

" iPhone 6 family, as per VMI guide for iPhone 6, is not covered under warranty"

This is really redicullous answer

Any idea what i have to do now???
 
Icosiom1979 said:
Hi every body

I got my iphone 6 plus 64GB just 10 days ago
After 7 days of normal use my 6+ was bended
Apple replied to my request for replacement as follow:

" iPhone 6 family, as per VMI guide for iPhone 6, is not covered under warranty"

This is really redicullous answer

Any idea what i have to do now???
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Like the above poster said take it in if you can't call in again and ask for a supervisor.
 
I would go to another apple store as well. I just had my iPhone 6 replaced at the apple store. I thought it was all BS with people bending the phone with normal use. I made a six hour drive to meet family for Thanksgiving and during the trip I kept my phone in my front pocket on top of my wallet. The phone was in an Incipio feather for iPhone 6. The case isn't a life proof or otter box but I thought it would provide enough protection. After I arrived I noticed that my phone looked different. I took it out of the case and you could see the bend. I made an appointment the next day at an apple store and showed them the phone. They asked me what happened and I explained everything. I was told that the phone doesn't bend like that under normal conditions and I expressed again what I said was the truth. The employee was very polite and professional the entire time. After about fifteen minutes of checking out the phone he said he would replace it one time for free. He then said that I needed to get a better case to protect the phone or not keep it in my front pocket. He said that he would send the phone to apple for review to see what went wrong.
 
Surf Monkey said:
That's not an accurate statement. Besides, the problem with cases seems to be the force required to remove it once it's on.
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Ain't that the truth… I went to Apple to purchase my 6+, and saw an Apple sales guy take 20 mins. to remove that clear case they sell at Apple. I had the same clear case in my hand about to make the purchase. I went back to swap it for a silicone which the next day exchanged for a red leather Apple case. The cases this year, at least the silicone and leather cases are much easier to remove. Last year, the leather Apple case on my 5S was a struggle to remove. I thought I was going to scratch the gold off my case because I had to forcefully remove it.
 
Newtons Apple said:
There is no case on the market that will prevent a phone from being bent with enough force.
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Way to re-frame it so broadly that no one can disagree. But that's not what you said. You said "most cases offer zero protection against bending." That isn't accurate. Any ridged case is going to add SOME additional structural protection. How much depends on the case. The risk seems to be more focused on putting the phone in and taking the phone out of tight cases that require owners to apply a lot of force. But what you said initially? Not accurate.
 
Surf Monkey said:
Way to re-frame it so broadly that no one can disagree. But that's not what you said. You said "most cases offer zero protection against bending." That isn't accurate. And ridged case is going to add SOME additional structural protection. How much depends on the case. The risk seems to be more focused on putting the phone in and taking the phone out of tight cases that require owners to apply a lot of force. But what you said initially? Not accurate.
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so he corrected himself
 
ApfelSchaf said:
Sadly, this is not what's going to happen.
Apple will continue to deny bendgate, and secretly improve the iPhone design.
Good for CEO and shareholder $$$.
Not good for customers (and environment).

http://applehypocrisyexposed.blogspot.com/
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The most poorly designed, poor writing skills, terrible blog lol and flagged my anti virus for malware, yeah this reeks of straight up hate and malware lmao..
 
The pictures posted look just like a phone that was in a back pocket and then sat on.

I'm not buying that these iPhones, wether in a case or not, just bend. Something makes it bend, and that something is some type of force.

Back pocket, sat on, or front pocket, legs bent, fabric tight. Something. I highly doubt that my iPhone 6 and my iPhone 6 Plus were made any different than all of the phones people say are bending. So, why then, have my phones not bent? Well, I don't sit on my phone and I don't keep it in my front pocket and then sit down in a car for long periods. I carry it or have it in a jacket pocket.

Just my opinion.
 
Surf Monkey said:
Way to re-frame it so broadly that no one can disagree. But that's not what you said. You said "most cases offer zero protection against bending." That isn't accurate. Any ridged case is going to add SOME additional structural protection. How much depends on the case. The risk seems to be more focused on putting the phone in and taking the phone out of tight cases that require owners to apply a lot of force. But what you said initially? Not accurate.
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I and others here an always count on you making sure we do not error. Must be an awesome responsibility keeping everyone straight!:p
 
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