Apple has exorcised the ghost of “Bendgate” with its new iPhone 6s and 6s Plus, according to an independent series of tests conducted over the weekend by SquareTrade Labs. The iPhone 6s and 6s Plus withstood pressure of 170 pounds and 180 pounds, respectively, without bending.
Is the iPhone 6 indestructible?
Apple’s iPhone 6 is one of the most durable smartphones ever, according to SquareTrade’s breakability tests. Apple’s new iPhone 6 is the company’s biggest, most powerful and best-selling smartphone yet — and now it’s the most unbreakable, the Bruce Willis of mobile tech.
What happens if your iPhone is bent?
According to the Appleemployee, Genius Bar employees will perform a “Visual Mechanical Inspection” on phones that customers claim to be bent. If an iPhone passes the official test, then Apple will give you a replacement.
Can a bent iPhone be fixed?
Apple will not try to fix it. They will only do a cost replacement. As in just buy a new phone? Any phone of any make or model will bend when you sit on them, or apply any other sufficient amount of pressure.
Does Apple replace bent iphones?
Answer: A: Answer: A: No, Apple will not provide a free replacement. Accidental damage is not covered under Apple iPhone warranty and screens don’t crack by themselves, nor do phones bend on their own either.
Does a bent iPhone still work?
According to the Apple employee, Genius Bar employees will perform a “Visual Mechanical Inspection” on phones that customers claim to be bent. If an iPhone passes the official test, then Apple will give you a replacement. But this counts only if the phone was bent during normal use, such as sitting in your back pocket.
What is the problem of iPhone 6?
Some iPhone 6 and 6 Plus users have found that their device’s display becomes unresponsive when using apps. The problem has been reported on the Apple forums many times, and we’ve seen the same issue reported back in iOS 9.3. 1. The issue has been known to occur multiple times in a single day.
What are common problems with iPhone 6?
Common iPhone 6 Issues And How To Fix Them
- iPhone 6 Bluetooth issues.
- iPhone 6 Wi-Fi issues.
- iPhone 6 battery issues and overheating.
- iPhone 6 stuck in the headphones mode.
- iPhone 6 won’t download or update apps.
- iPhone 6 microphone issues.
- iPhone 6 touchscreen issues.
- iPhone 6 issues with Siri.
Is the iPhone 6 prone to bending?
All thin phones can bend if you’re not careful. There are cases of bending in iPhone 6, iPhone 5, iPhone 4, Samsung phones, HTC phones, etc. Neither the iPhone 6 nor the iPhone 6 Plus is “prone to bending.”. There are exactly nine (9!) cases of the 6 bending.
Is the iPhone 6 Plus bendable?
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. As with any Apple product, if you have questions please contact Apple. Did Apple include Wired’s review unit?
Can you bend a phone?
In fact, a lot of phones will bend when extreme pressure is applied. Everything has a weak point. And you guessed it, if you try to bend something (or have to means/power to do it) it will bend. That’s hardly the argument here though.
What is wrong with the iPhone 6 Plus?
The problem (as mentioned above) is the obvious weak point within the chassis of the iPhone 6 Plus. It is hard to deny. Even display models at the Apple Store have been found slightly bent by kid vandals. Unfortunately, it’s now a thing. iPhone 6 Plus display units at the Apple Store.
