For no apparent reason, these equipment gets folded easily and without the users having to make any effort. As part of the documentation submitted to a classaction suit concerning the issue, motherboard found apple testing results that suggested the iphone 6. Video demonstrates reported iphone 6 plus bending issues. At first they told me my phone was bent and that was why the switch was malfunctioning and it. Apple s own internal testing has shown its iphone 6 and iphone 6 plus devices were far more susceptible to damage from bending than previous models and the company shipped the phones knowing they. Apple responds to the iphone 6 bendgate but questions remain.
It is not the first apple product or software update to suffer a glitch. All the while, it continued gaslighting iphone owners. But it did announce that it was investigating reports of an issue with an update of its ios 8 operating system and. Both the iphone 6 and iphone 6 plus passed requisite stress tests that mimicked normal use, apple said. Everyone remembers the bendgate case and the problems that the tech giant apple had with the iphone 6 and iphone 6 plus. Cnnmoney was not able to replicate the issue in several attempts to bend the iphone 6 plus. Bent iphone claims put apple under pressure to respond bbc news. Apple knew iphone 6 would bend, misled customers about touch disease christian zibreg on may 24, 2018. On september 25, apple officially responded to the bending controversy, expressing that the situation is extremely rare, and that at the time of the statement. Sep 27, 2014 with normal use a bend in iphone is extremely rare and through our first six days of sale, a total of nine customers have contacted apple with a bent iphone 6 plus.
These were the largest iphones that apple had produced at that point, with the 5. Apple defends against allegations of bending iphone 6 plus. Apple is marketing both the iphone 6 and the larger iphone 6 plus as the thinnest smartphones it has released with both models less than 0. According to recently unsealed court documents first reported by motherboard, apples own internal tests revealed that the iphone 6 was 3. Apple had not replied to request for comment by the time of publication. Publicly, apple has never said that the phones have a bending problem, and maintains that position, despite these models. The iphone 6 plus bends, but not by design telegraph. In a ruling on a class action lawsuit against apple, judge lucy koh revealed that apple knew about issues with iphone 6 and 6 plus.
According to recode, apple put about 15,000 iphone 6 and 6 plus units through an exhaustive testing process before giving the launch a green light. Your latest shots are automatically added to icloud photos, and any organizational changes or edits you make are always kept up to date across all your devices. Apple knew iphone 6 and 6 plus were more likely to bend. Apple knew its iphone 6 would bend before it went on sale in 2014. Hi i have noticed that my iphone 6 plus is slightly bent. May 25, 2018 the companys engineers calculated the iphone 6 was 3. May 24, 2018 internal documents revealed in an ongoing court case revealed that apple knew that the iphone 6 was 3. Apple iphone 6 and 6 plus can bend in pockets, users.
Feedback when returning or replacing an iphone 66 plus at the apple store. Since its so large and thin, its susceptible to bending with your body as you move. Meanwhile, the iphone 6 plus with its larger footprint was a whopping 7. May 25, 2018 the iphone 6 plus, according to apple, was 7. Controversy year 2014 origin twitter tags apple, iphone, controversy, iphone 6, bendgate additional references facebook reddit twitter urban dictionary overview. Sep 24, 2014 apple is marketing both the iphone 6 and the larger iphone 6 plus as the thinnest smartphones it has released with both models less than 0. Either way, between the handful of related tests that would cause the phone to bend. Apple addresses the bent iphone 6 controversy ign news. Sep 23, 2014 some iphone 6 owners have found that apples latest and greatest phone comes with an unexpected but patented. New tests show apples new ipad pro bends like butter.
Apple s new iphone 6 and 6 plus are bending while being carried in user pockets. Screenshot by claire reilly cnet apple has bumped into a new controversy after complaints from iphone. Apple has yet to comment on the newly discovered documents. Sep 27, 2014 all told, apple says it tested each of the new iphones the 6 and the 6 plus 15,000 times.
The iphone 6 underwent 15,000 separate tests to make it the most tested product we have ever done, according to apple. Sep 25, 2014 apple has addressed the bendgate issues around the construction of the apple iphone 6 plus with a terse statement that reports just nine customers contacting apple with a bent iphone 6 plus. Sep 24, 2014 cnnmoney was not able to replicate the issue in several attempts to bend the iphone 6 plus. With icloud photos, you can access your photos and videos from your iphone, ipad, ipod touch, mac, apple tv, on, and even your pc. Apple was aware iphone 6, iphone 6 plus were prone to bending. Apple knew about the iphone 6 bendgate problem zdnet. Just recentually it stopped working all together so i went down to the apple store. Why the iphone 6 bends and why it wouldnt be an issue if. A page dedicated to the aluminum case on the iphone 6 plus.
In the video, the phone is given the same bend test it was given a year ago. Will apple still fix handset or is there a way to fix this. Bending in iphone 6 plus from normal use extremely. According to the court documents, as reported by motherboard, apples internal testing determined that the iphone 6 was 3. Screenshot by claire reilly cnet apple has bumped into a new controversy after complaints from iphone 6 plus owners that their phones bend, especially. May 24, 2018 as part of the documentation submitted to a classaction suit concerning the issue, motherboard found apple testing results that suggested the iphone 6 was 3. Sep 26, 2014 the iphone 6 underwent 15,000 separate tests to make it the most tested product we have ever done, according to apple. It also seems that apple is not willing to replace a bent 6 plus model free of charge. Your latest shots are automatically added to icloud photos, and any organizational changes or edits you make are always kept up. Sep 23, 2014 video demonstrates reported iphone 6 plus bending issues. Apple knew ahead of time that its iphone 6 was more likely to bend than other iphones, according to tech news site motherboard. Apple may provide or recommend responses as a possible solution based on the information provided.
The companys engineers calculated the iphone 6 was 3. The new iphone 6 plus is thinner and larger than its predecessors, but some users have also discovered the devices have an unexpected design flaw. Sep 25, 2014 the new iphone 6 plus is thinner and larger than its predecessors, but some users have also discovered the devices have an unexpected design flaw the new phones apparently bend under pressure. The new iphone 6s and iphone 6s plus are made from aircraftgrade aluminum that will not bend like the iphone 6 and iphone 6 plus did under certain. Support for display of multiple languages and characters simultaneously. The document states that apples internal testing found that, compared to the iphone 5s, the iphone 6 was 3. The new iphone 6 and iphone 6 plus may be thinner and larger, but reports are emerging that the aluminium construction has left some users bent out of shape. The bigger screens but thinner bodies of apple s new iphone 6 and 6 plus models have come at the cost of rigidity, according to owners who say they bent while being carried in trouser pockets. In videos and on social media, some iphone 6 plus owners have claimed they can bend the. Apple knew iphone 6 was more likely to bend report says fortune. It would be interesting to see what would be apples explanation this time around.
Apple knew that the iphone 6 would bend, but lied about it. Sep 26, 2014 apple has made its first statement regarding the controversy surrounding bent iphone 6s. Transfer photos and videos from your iphone, ipad, or ipod. Sep 25, 2014 the bent aluminum body of an iphone 6 plus. Internal documents show apple knew the iphone 6 would bend. The iphone did not bend in the bend test iphone 11 scratches easily compared to the iphone 11 pro apple launched the iphone 11 devices recently and these have gone on sale in india. Documents show apple knew the iphone 6 range would bend. The new iphone 6s and iphone 6s plus are made from aircraftgrade aluminum that will not bend like the iphone 6. With normal use a bend in iphone is extremely rare and through our first six days of sale, a total of nine customers have contacted apple with a bent iphone 6 plus. The bending issue has seen quite a bit of coverage after some users complained that the iphone 6 plus could bend in their pockets, and the iphone 6 plus bend test video went viral.
Another major problem that was recently brought to my attention is. May 24, 2018 according to recently unsealed court documents first reported by motherboard, apples own internal tests revealed that the iphone 6 was 3. The issue with bending iphones or bendgate popped up almost immediately after the slimmer, allaluminum iphone 6 launched. The results were even worse for the bigger brother, as the 6 plus was 7. This performance management feature is specific to iphone and does not apply to any other apple. Apple has a history of pretending nothing is wrong with its products when its obvious to all outside observers. Apple knew iphone 6 would bend before launch pcmag. Apple aapl did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Apr 27, 2015 the mute switch on my iphone 6 hasnt been functioning properly since i bought the phone. May 24, 2018 in fact, the companys internal testing showed that the iphone 6 was 3. Newly revealed documents suggest that not only was apple aware, but it was actively working on engineering changes to mitigate the issues. Apple knew iphone 6 was more likely to bend report says.
Internal documents reveal apple knew the iphone 6 was more likely. Apple shipped iphone 6, 6 plus knowing they would bend. The mute switch on my iphone 6 hasnt been functioning properly since i bought the phone. Documents reveal apple was aware of iphone 6 bendgate issues. The documents reveal apple knew the iphone 6 models were much more likely to bend when compared the previous model, the iphone 5s. Apple knew iphone 6 was prone to bending that caused touch. Oct 18, 2019 with icloud photos, you can access your photos and videos from your iphone, ipad, ipod touch, mac, apple tv, on, and even your pc. Apple iphone rollout marred by bendgate, dropped cell. Apple wasnt immediately available to comment on the new court documents. Documents reveal apple was aware of iphone 6 bendgate. Apple had used underfill on the preceding iphone generation but did not start using it on the touch diseased chip in the iphone 6 and iphone 6 plus until may 2016. Use the wallet app to apply for, manage, and use apple card.
Meanwhile, the iphone 6 plus with its larger footprint was a. Bending issues are not limited to the apples iphone 6 plus, but this phone simply supports the test better. Apple publicly maintained that there were no engineering issues with the iphone 6 and. Another reason is the highly malleable nature of the aluminium.
Apple iphone 6 and 6 plus can bend in pockets, users complain. Apple s internal tests found that the iphone 6 and iphone 6 plus are significantly more likely to bend than the iphone 5s, according to information made public in a recent court filing obtained by motherboard. Apple has commented on the ongoing complaints about the iphone 6 plus bending in user pockets, telling cnbc that the new iphones include steeltitanium inserts to. Apples internal tests found that the iphone 6 and iphone 6 plus are significantly more likely to bend than the iphone 5s, according to information made public in a recent court filing obtained by motherboard. Apple knew iphone 6 and 6 plus were more likely to bend neowin. Pay with your iphone using touch id in stores, within apps, and on the web. All told, apple says it tested each of the new iphones the 6 and the 6 plus 15,000 times. Apple has addressed the bendgate issues around the construction of the apple iphone 6 plus with a terse statement that reports just nine customers contacting apple with a. What will apple do about the iphone 6 plus bending easily.
Sep 30, 2014 with normal use a bend in iphone is extremely rare and through our first six days of sale, a total of nine customers have contacted apple with a bent iphone 6 plus. Apples bending issues when the iphone 6 and 6 plus launched may have returned in a new form thanks to a high pattern of device failures. Oct 01, 2019 the iphone did not bend in the bend test iphone 11 scratches easily compared to the iphone 11 pro apple launched the iphone 11 devices recently and these have gone on sale in india. The iphone 6 bendgate refers to the widespread online rumor about a potential durability issue surrounding apples sixthgeneration smartphone after several users reported that their devices were bent. Sep 25, 2014 both the iphone 6 and iphone 6 plus passed requisite stress tests that mimicked normal use, apple said. Apple reportedly knew that the iphone 6 would bend, but. Internal documents revealed in an ongoing court case revealed that apple knew that the iphone 6 was 3. Apple did not respond to request for comment for this article. Some iphone 6 owners have found that apples latest and greatest phone comes with an unexpected but patented. According to reports, the iphone 6 is slightly bending. Apple has made its first statement regarding the controversy surrounding bent iphone 6s.
Check out the iphone 6 plus bend test video and see for yourself if the apple iphone 6 plus bends under pressure. Apple had not replied to request for comment by the time of publication hilsenteger conducted a similar test with the 5. In fact, the companys internal testing showed that the iphone 6 was 3. Rated ip67 maximum depth of 1 meter up to 30 minutes under iec standard 60529. Apple defends against allegations of bending iphone 6 plus time. At first they told me my phone was bent and that was why the switch was malfunctioning and it may cost some money to repair. Through it own testing, apple found that the iphone 6 was 3.
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