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News : That bendable iPhone 6 screen isn't a feature.

Anonymous — Wed, 24 Sep 2014 06:28:48 GMT

Headline : That bendable iPhone 6 screen isn't a feature (update).

Excerpt from the ~ Link "Not sure if you want to hide your shiny new iPhone's newfangled design in a bulky case? Maybe you should -- apparently, it's quite pliable. iPhone 6 and 6 Plus users on Twitter seem to be finding small, but noticeable bends just south of the handsets' volume controls. Front-pocket storage is all it takes to give the handset a gentle slope, according to some users, but it can be bent other ways too. Back pockets and malicious YouTube users (video from Unbox Therapy after the break) can both bend the device to their will."

My Thoughts :

Of Course phones do have some 'give' ,but this is enlightening news !

Source : Engadget.
Read more here : http://www.engadget.com/2014/09/23/bent-iphone-6-plus-problem/

Re: News : That bendable iPhone 6 screen isn't a feature.

viridis — Wed, 24 Sep 2014 06:56:55 GMT

Not uncommon for large screened phones, one reason why I never put mine in back pocket.

Re: News : That bendable iPhone 6 screen isn't a feature.

MI5 — Wed, 24 Sep 2014 07:05:50 GMT

Most amusing

Re: News : That bendable iPhone 6 screen isn't a feature.

Anonymous — Wed, 24 Sep 2014 08:05:35 GMT

The news article suggests even the front pocket can do it...

I had a Nokia banana phone years ago.. And don't want another one!

Re: News : That bendable iPhone 6 screen isn't a feature.

Anonymous — Wed, 24 Sep 2014 08:14:02 GMT

I saw some articles on this yesterday so popped into the Apple Store yesterday after work.

To take a look.

The phone does have some play in it but if it didn't then it could crack etc.

Obviously being careful not to damage the demo model and not being challenged by shop staff I couldn't see any issues I'd be concerned with.

Re: News : That bendable iPhone 6 screen isn't a feature.

MI5 — Wed, 24 Sep 2014 08:40:19 GMT

A few are concerned here http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2767465/On-bend-er-Just-days-iPhone-6-Plus-launched-come-reports-bends-leave-pocket-long.html

Re: News : That bendable iPhone 6 screen isn't a feature.

Anonymous — Wed, 24 Sep 2014 08:43:34 GMT

It's going to be interesting to see how Apple deal with people returning any iPhone 6 plus under this issue ,and if they'll swap them straight out.

Re: News : That bendable iPhone 6 screen isn't a feature.

Cleoriff — Wed, 24 Sep 2014 08:50:16 GMT

Interesting to see (in the first posted article) that 'just for laughs' a similar test was done on the Note 3

It seemed to take the strain far better...:smileywink: ....quelle surprise...

Re: News : That bendable iPhone 6 screen isn't a feature.

jonsie — Wed, 24 Sep 2014 09:05:21 GMT

Should be getting some feedback within days...

Re: News : That bendable iPhone 6 screen isn't a feature.

viridis — Wed, 24 Sep 2014 09:14:38 GMT

Samsung cheap plastic = not just cheap.

Re: News : That bendable iPhone 6 screen isn't a feature.

Anonymous — Wed, 24 Sep 2014 18:02:44 GMT

A bit worried.....

Re: News : That bendable iPhone 6 screen isn't a feature.

MI5 — Wed, 24 Sep 2014 18:04:44 GMT

@Anonymous wrote:
A bit worried.....

Don't sit on it

Re: News : That bendable iPhone 6 screen isn't a feature.

Anonymous — Wed, 24 Sep 2014 18:07:18 GMT

I've never been a fan of putting phones in my pocket so I guess its not an issue for me... I hope!

Re: News : That bendable iPhone 6 screen isn't a feature.

MI5 — Wed, 24 Sep 2014 18:10:22 GMT

Hope not - Get a decent case for it and treat it carefully and you should be OK.....

Re: News : That bendable iPhone 6 screen isn't a feature.

Cleoriff — Wed, 24 Sep 2014 18:13:49 GMT

@MI5 wrote:
Hope not - Get a decent case for it and treat it carefully and you should be OK.....

Or.....leave it in the box....

Re: News : That bendable iPhone 6 screen isn't a feature.

Anonymous — Wed, 24 Sep 2014 18:16:55 GMT

http://youtu.be/znK652H6yQM

Guys I wanted to cry, thank the lord I dont have the plus anymore

Re: News : That bendable iPhone 6 screen isn't a feature.

MI5 — Wed, 24 Sep 2014 18:27:40 GMT

Anyone wish they had a Note instead ??

Re: News : That bendable iPhone 6 screen isn't a feature.

Anonymous — Wed, 24 Sep 2014 18:32:19 GMT

Apparently the iPhone 6 is affected along with the iPhone 6 Plus. 😞

Re: News : That bendable iPhone 6 screen isn't a feature.

jonsie — Wed, 24 Sep 2014 18:33:36 GMT

Perhaps it's all a little over the top...maybe

Re: News : That bendable iPhone 6 screen isn't a feature.

Anonymous — Wed, 24 Sep 2014 18:33:43 GMT

Ohhh man, I'm glad I have a very good case coming for it!