Seems just as logical as some of the arguments for why bending should never happen. One of my favorites being "marketing photos showed a flat phone".
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Seems just as logical as some of the arguments for why bending should never happen. One of my favorites being "marketing photos showed a flat phone".
So I guess all these geniuses would expect to be able to put their iPad into their front pocket and not have it bend?
"don't be ridiculous Jonny, you fanboy apologist!!" I hear you say. That's right! Because you're an adult (I'm assuming), and Apple expects you to be able to make judgment calls -in this case, that you should be able to determine for yourself that a relatively delicate object will flex/bend if you put pressure on it. You should be able to figure that one out for yourself.
"don't be ridiculous Jonny, you fanboy apologist!!" I hear you say. That's right! Because you're an adult (I'm assuming), and Apple expects you to be able to make judgment calls -in this case, that you should be able to determine for yourself that a relatively delicate object will flex/bend if you put pressure on it. You should be able to figure that one out for yourself.
Although, the first complaints of this started with the iPhone 5 phones. It may only get worse now that the new ones are thinner and larger.
What about "phone" implies pocketable? An old princess phone certainly isn't. A tablet sized portable computer isn't really either.
Well said.
I use a belt clip in the summer, i put it in a big coat pocket in the winter, my wife in her purse all year long. Sounds simple to me.
I use a belt clip in the summer, i put it in a big coat pocket in the winter, my wife in her purse all year long. Sounds simple to me.
Last year when the 5C came out, it was widely criticized. I understood the criticism re: lower, outdated specs but I could not understand the vitriol directed at the fact it had a plastic casing. From what I observed, it was high-quality plastic and its fit and finish were what we expect from Apple. I would have considered buying one in the blue color instead of the 5S if the specs had matched for the simple reason that I feel compelled (rightfully so) to encase my aluminum iPhone in a rigid plastic or metal case of some sort to protect it from breaking or bending. Perhaps we should be more open to other casing materials for a "quality" phone. It couldn't be much worse for the environment as we are depleting the world's aluminum resources for transitory devices.
A phone should be tested and designed to withstand a fair amount of force and pressure before it bends. Surely more then what a front pocket would exert on it. Do these phones have a strong internal frame or do they rely entirely on the back cover to provide support for them? I know I treat my iPad Air with a lot of TLC because it feels like it could bend easily. I would think Apple would add plenty of strength when they know people are going to be putting these in pockets, accidentally sitting on them, etc.
But isn't it up tp Apple to make sure they use product mfg materials that stand up to normal everyday use. If you think it is reasonable that aluminum could bend under normal use shouldn't apple have realized it too?
Prove it.
Can't, can you?
For all we know you clamped it in a vise and kicked the thing. Every time someone shatters a screen it's "but I dropped it 4 inches onto a pillow!". Now it's "it was in the front pocket of my baggy pants!"
Sure it was.
Your lardass sat on it. Or something similar.
My theory has just as much proof as yours. None.
Thousands of reports? Maybe I'd be concerned. Not on a fanboy (self admitted) forum where no one takes responsibility for anything anyway...
Can't, can you?
For all we know you clamped it in a vise and kicked the thing. Every time someone shatters a screen it's "but I dropped it 4 inches onto a pillow!". Now it's "it was in the front pocket of my baggy pants!"
Sure it was.
Your lardass sat on it. Or something similar.
My theory has just as much proof as yours. None.
Thousands of reports? Maybe I'd be concerned. Not on a fanboy (self admitted) forum where no one takes responsibility for anything anyway...
I'm one of those slow-to-upgrade people still limping along with a 3G. I plan to get a new phone this month, and honestly the 5c is the most attractive option considering I keep it in my pocket all the time. It's free with a contract and the plastic back means I won't bother putting a case on it.
Now wonder why apple did not want to come out with a bigger phone sooner........
Because they did not know how to tell people, not to use tight pockets or jean type pockets at all!!
I wonder if my car manufacturer would cover the cost of my frame bending when I make a jump with it.
Because they did not know how to tell people, not to use tight pockets or jean type pockets at all!!
I wonder if my car manufacturer would cover the cost of my frame bending when I make a jump with it.
When has a cell phone in the last decade not been pocketable?
I very rarely meet anyone who actually uses a belt clip. For one, not everyone uses belts, how do you expect to carry a phone with you if you're going to/from the gym? Out on a bike ride? Hiking? There are hundreds of activities where people don't wear belts.
Besides, having a phone holster on your belt makes you look really odd.
Actually a plastic phone that uses a metal frame inside is probably a lot more bend resistant, but it's not as visually pleasing so I don't see Apple moving in that direction. I do think if it becomes an issue they will probably make structural improvements when the 6S models come out.
Only time will tell if it is going to be a big issue or not. The phone just came out so it will take some time to see if it is going to be a major issue.
With that said, the phone doesn't appear to have any sort of structural frame inside and relies on the back cover for strength and support.
Yes Apple should stop with the thinnest phone ever. Yes phones are meant to be placed in our front pant pocket. No, the 6/6+ does not simply bend when placed in your pocket. It's because it's in your pocket and you lean against something that caused it to bend. The TC either bent it when leaning forward while at the dinner table or bend it on the steering wheel when getting in or out of the car. And because of this, it's user accidental damage.
iPhone 6 is thin and fragile that's obvious.
I don't care I'll be buying a new reinforced model next year. The 6S will be the good one, that's Apple tradition.
Always buy S models if you want the best.
After watching the tear down videos of the 6 plus, I'm willing to bank on you being a heavy guy and perhaps your thigh was crushing it against your center console in your car or maybe a table leg.
When and what phone manual states you can carry a phone in a tight enclosed non breathable pocket?
I have for years, as many others wear belt clips, if you're going to the gym then you would be wearing some kind of elastic shorts or gym pants where the pockets are loose, and even maybe carrying a bag to put it in with change of clothes or you could buy something like this
arm band
Your picture is of a pretty much empty shell...of course it's going to look like there is no support.
What other cell phone has had an issue with being put in a pocket? If this was an android phone you all would be making fun of how easily it bends, but because it is a potential issue with an apple product you all are trying to excuse it.
...now you're claiming that for the last twenty years, people have been carrying their phones wrong? Lolllll.
Seriously, most people carry their phones in their pockets. Hence all the scratch tests that reference phones being in a person's pocket with their keys. It shouldn't bend just because someone sat down, that really is not *that* much pressure. A phone should withstand that.
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