This change will likely produce a more durable iphone but it may be. In one of the first stress tests, apples new phone stands firm. Internal documents reveal apple knew the iphone 6 was more likely. We test apples new 7000 series aluminium rose gold iphone to see if we can put an end to bend gate. By appleinsider staff thursday, september 24, 2015, 08. Read our guide to learn how to fix your iphone 6s or 7 if it bends. Apple has fixed the bending iphone issue business insider. However, compared to iphone 6 6s 6 plus, iphone 7 seems stronger and less vulnerable to bend. In fonefoxs tests the iphone 6s plus is subject to the same bend. Despite being thicker, apple s new 4inch iphone isnt as sturdy as the higherend 6s, bringing back memories of. The document states that apple s internal testing found that, compared to the iphone 5s, the iphone 6 was 3.
The video is showing clearly that new iphone 6s plus is way stronger than the previously available iphone 6. Posted by rajesh pandey on sep 25, 2015 in iphone 6s plus, iphone bendgate soon after the launch of the iphone 6 and iphone 6 plus last year, it was discovered that the larger iphone could be easily bent by applying force in the middle, or by just carrying the phone around in ones back pocket. Things were so bad that it earned the moniker bendgate. I bought my iphone 6 about 1 month ago, and recently i notice it is a little bent. However, even after multiple tries, the iphone 6s plus did not bend at all in the same test. Internal documents reveal apple knew the iphone 6 was more. In fonefoxs tests the iphone 6s plus is subject to the same bend process that its predecessor was a year ago. I have still warranty but apple store do not want to replace it or to fix it. Its not a big issue and the phone still works it just looks really weird and im worried it might get worse. Before conducting the test, lewis hilsenteger from unbox therapy said his 6 plus showed signs of being bent simply from being in. Apple then puts the iphone 6 and iphone 6 plus through a 3point bend test, where 25kg of weight is pressed across the centre of the iphone. Unlocked cell phones free delivery possible on eligible purchases. A leaked shell for the iphone 6s allegedly shows that apple has addressed bending concerns by making the device considerably thicker. The new iphone 6s and iphone 6s plus only just hit stores on friday, but as with previous iterations, people have already posted videos of themselves damaging, destroying, and bending the expensive phones, because effectively setting hundreds of dollars on fire is a great time.
The controversy over whether or not apple s new iphone 6 phablet was prone to bending inside peoples pockets, dubbed bend gate. Apple had not replied to request for comment by the time of publication hilsenteger conducted a similar test with the 5. Apple iphone 6s plus is stronger extreme bend test video. Sep 25, 2014 apple iphone 6 and 6 plus can bend in pockets, users complain. Today, youtube channel fonefox subjected the iphone 6s plus to a bend test to see if apples improvements help. Sep 17, 2016 apple appears to have improved the durability of the iphone 7 compared to the iphone 6s, as highlighted by a new drop test video by everythingapplepro.
Sep 25, 2015 apple s slick new iphone 6s and iphone 6s plus only just hit stores around the world on friday, but as with previous years, people have already posted videos of themselves damaging and destroying. I had also the iphone 4,4s,5,5s and i never had this problem. Sep 24, 2015 today, youtube channel fonefox subjected the iphone 6s plus to a bend test to see if apple s improvements help. Apple released a statement today to address the bend gate, as a number of iphone 6 plus users have reported that their phones can bend under. Sep 25, 2015 the video starts with christian trying to use his thumbs to bend the iphone 6s plus, which was more than enough to easily bend its predecessor. Apple iphone 6 and 6 plus can bend in pockets, users complain. Apple knew iphone 6 bent easily, but released it and. Apple iphone 6s wont bend in your pocket, but dont drop it. The aluminum upgrade was a great decision because the iphone 6s plus survived a bend test performed by youtube channel fonefox. They said that apple policy is not to replace any iphone 6 or 6 plus with any sort of bend in it. Tradein values vary based on the condition, year and configuration of your tradein device. Many surprise rewards await you during your adventure.
Does the iphone 6 bend easily if placed in a pocket. Apple appears to have improved the durability of the iphone 7 compared to the iphone 6s, as highlighted by a new drop test video by everythingapplepro. In the video, the phone is given the same bend test it was given a year ago. Sep 24, 2015 youtuber christian from fonefox has already gotten his hands on the iphone 6s plus over in new zealand and has put the device through a variety of different bend tests, seeing if apples efforts. Sep 28, 2015 apple iphone 6s wont bend in your pocket, but dont drop it face down on the sidewalk apple banishes the ghost of bendgate with its new, sturdier iphone 6s and 6s plus enclosure. First iphone 6s bend test shows off nearly unbendable 7000 series aluminum. According to the court documents, apples internal tests found that the iphone 6 was 3. Bendgate, the controversy over whether apples iphone 6 plus is prone to bending, has something in common with magic. The iphone 6s did much better under pressure, and it didnt bend until 80lbs of force was applied. Mar 10, 2016 the good news is apple used the new series 7000 aluminum, which is tougher than the series 6000 used to cast out the iphone 6 shell and is less likely to bend in your pocket. So warranty service company squaretrade decided to put the iphone 7. Heres how iphone 6s plus handles bendgate brutality 9to5mac.
With the use of series 7000 aluminium, apple says 2015s iphone 6s and iphone 6s plus are much stronger, and the company certainly appears to have learnt from past mistakes, as a new bend test shows the new iphone models are too strong to bend easily. How durable are the iphone 6s and iphone 6s plus bend test. The device must pass certain guidelines covered in an iphone visual inspection test, according to an apple support rep who chatted with the next web. If you have even an ounce of common sense, you probably dont need to be told this. Even worse, they decided to make a video of the bending. Was disappointed at the response i got from apple genius and subsequently the apple store manager. I can confidently say that the iphone 6s and iphone 6s plus are. Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on youtube.
Pressure is simply applied to both ends of the device in an effort to bend it in the middle. Court documents show apple knew the iphone 6 range would. Sep 25, 2014 will apple replace your bent iphone 6. Some even found that the iphone 6 and 6 plus would bend from the. Apple might have figured out how to fix the ugliest thing. Based on the evidence gathered its likely that the upcoming iphone 6s and 6s plus will utilize a stronger 7000 series aluminum. Someone makes the scratching, burning and bending test for iphone 7 matte black version. Its also crazy to think that the iphone 6 and 6 plus are nearly half as durable as the previous generation in. Lewis hilsenteger of unbox therapy got his hands on what he claims to be the casing for the upcoming iphone 6s, which apple is expected to unveil in september. Additional terms from apple or apples tradein partner may apply.
Oct 11, 2016 squaretrades waterbenddrop test interestingly, apples warranty for the iphone 7 and 7 plus does not cover liquid damage. He found that the iphone 6 bent under 30lbs of force at the two weak points on the iphone 6 shell. Aside from the bending issues that affected some iphone 6 plus users after the phone. Lewis hilsenteger from the site unbox therapy got his hands on the casing for the next iphone, the socalled iphone 6s, and subjected it to a rigorous bend test. If my inbox is anything to go by, theres one question about the new iphone 6s that apple hasnt answered satisfactorily does it bend. 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. Find out which is better and their overall performance in the smartphone ranking. Or course it will, after all its made of aluminum and glass, but the force needed to bend it seems to be a lot greater. Fonefoxs christian simply wraps his hands around the device and attempts to bend it in the middle. Apple iphone 6 and 6 plus can bend in pockets, users. Apple has exorcised the ghost of bendgate with its new iphone 6s and 6s plus, according to an independent series of tests conducted over. Apple iphone 6s wont bend in your pocket, but dont drop. Sep 28, 2015 the new iphone 6s and 6s plus can withstand more pressure than their predecessors and bounce back to their original shape. Sep 25, 2015 this year apple has launched the iphone 6s plus which comes with a stronger material ie the aluminium 7000 series which is not apple iphone 6s plus is stronger extreme bend test video.
Nov 04, 2015 my iphone 6 is bent and i have no idea how it comes. Make sure your snake is long enough to reach the next target. Everythingapplepros iphone 7 vs iphone 6s bend test the antenna bands are integrated towards the very top and bottom of the iphone 7 whereas the antenna bands on the iphone 6s. Steer your snake through obstacles, all the way to the finish line. From searching, i think it might be becaused by having it in rear pocket. Apple preowned iphone 6s with 32gb memory cell phone unlocked space gray. Testing conducted by apple in august 2015 using preproduction iphone 6s and iphone 6s plus units and software, on both gsm and cdma carrier networks. Talk time tests were conducted over a 3g voice network. I was told to write to apple in ireland if i was still not happy. I had it in a lifeproof case and have no idea what happened, just took it out one day and it looked like this. Here a the smart phone tool kit to repair smart phones. First iphone 6s bend test shows off nearly unbendable 7000.
In the video, christian of fonefox gripped the device and slowly increased the pressure to see if the iphone 6s. First iphone 6s bend test shows it doesnt bend much at all cnet. It looks like apple has fixed the bending problem with the iphone. Buy apple iphone 6s 32gb unlocked gsm 4g lte cell phone w 12mp camera space gray. Apple iphone 6s wont bend in your pocket, but dont drop it face. But i read that many people have the same problem with the iphone 6 and 6s. Conspiracy theorists watch my new uncut test galaxy note 3 bend. Consumer reports test results find iphone 6 and 6 plus not as bendy as believed we stress test apple s new phones, plus comparable models from samsung, lg, and htc. A screengrab from an iphone 6 plus bend test video on youtube. On september 25, apple officially responded to the bending controversy, expressing that the situation is extremely rare. Hours after apple began to ship the iphone 6s and iphone 6s plus, the first bend test video of the larger variant has already surfaced on the web. The thinner iphone 6s didnt bend until 10 pounds later. How well does the iphone 7 handle water, bend, drop. Aug 19, 2015 lew was given a makeshift force meter to test the durability of the iphone 6 and 6s shell under pressure.
The new iphone 6s and 6s plus can withstand more pressure than their predecessors and bounce back to their original shape. Sep 25, 2015 hours after apple began to ship the iphone 6s and iphone 6s plus, the first bend test video of the larger variant has already surfaced on the web. Apple knew before launching the iphone 6 series that its 4. Leaked parts for the iphone 6s show that apple has seemed to fix the bendgate issue.
Updated in 2018 with links and videos showing how to unbend an iphone 7. Soon after the iphone 6 and iphone 6 plus hit apple stores globally, reports began to circulate that the newer, bigger screen had a significant. We also looked at iphone 6s plus and iphone 7 plus and explained how to repair a bent iphone. Apple iphone 6s wont bend in your pocket, but dont drop it face down on the sidewalk apple banishes the ghost of bendgate with its new, sturdier iphone 6s and 6s plus enclosure. Its clear that apples efforts to make the iphone 6s plus more sturdy than its. However, i have only found this to happen in the 6, not 6s, because of some hardware change apple supposedly did. The new iphone 6s and iphone 6s plus does indeed seem stronger than the iphone 6 and iphone 6 plus that was released last year.
Consumers were able to apply pressure to certain parts of the iphone 6 plus, resulting in a very distinct and noticeable bend occurring. Why the iphone 6 bends and why it wouldnt be an issue if. The apple iphone 6s gets tested in its first bend test today and the results will surprise you with nearly three times the strength. What is the difference between apple iphone 6s and apple iphone 5. What to do if your iphone 6s or 7 bends how to fix a. If you really put big pressure on it, i believe no matter for what kind of device, it will bend. Below is a video showing whether the new iphone 6s plus is bending or not.
The iphone 6s is equipped with ios 9, apple pay and touch id technology so you can register your fingerprint as a password. How to play bend tap and hold to stretch your snake, let go and watch it bend itself to match the road. 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. When the iphone 6 and 6 plus came out, they were immediately bent out of shape. As part of the iphone 6s and iphone 6s plus design, apple has made a number a number of changes, including increasing the thickness by 0. The all new iphone 6s and iphone 6s plus are built for durability, with a stronger aluminum enclosure that apple describes as made from the same grade used in the aerospace industry, coupled with a glass screen that apple says is the most durable in the smartphone industry. Apple s iphone 6 has a remarkable design just ask samsung but one thats far from being perfect. 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. As more pressure is applied, the device does slightly start to bend. Sep 30, 2014 bendgate, the controversy over whether apple s iphone 6 plus is prone to bending, has something in common with magic. This video will test the iphone screen, the 7000 series aluminum back, as well as the camera lens. An old thread in apples support forum points to bends reported in the iphone 5 and 5s.
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