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Does the 6s Bend?

Does the 6s Bend?

The iPhone 6s and 6s Plus are sturdier than their large-screen predecessors, thanks to their stronger 7000-series aluminum enclosure (the kind of alloy used by the aerospace industry). The iPhone 6s and 6s Plus withstood pressure of 170 pounds and 180 pounds, respectively, without bending.

Which is the iPhone that bends?

The iPhone 6 was one of the most pliable phones ever made, although not on purpose. Soon after Apple released the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus—the first oversized phone the company made—in 2014, stories swirled that the phones bent dramatically from normal usage, like pulling the phone in and out of pockets.

What are the colors of the iPhone 6s Plus?

iPhone 6s Plus – Technical Specifications

  • Rose Gold.
  • Gold.
  • Silver.
  • Space Gray.

What is Bendgate?

The term “bendgate” refers to the 2014 controversy involving the iPhone 6 Plus, where consumers alleged that the phone would bend in their pockets. This has led to a greater analysis of the structural design of mobile devices and of how users use them on a day-to-day basis.

Is the iPhone 6s Plus still worth buying in 2019?

The iPhone 6S is still a great phone to buy and just because it’s a bit old, doesn’t make it a bad choice. The operating system is so well optimised it doesn’t feel like it’s aged much. This phone is definitely a great choice for everyday users due to its simple yet elegant design and the overall software experience.

What was the problem with the iPhone 6 Bendgate?

Check out our latest coverage of the iPhone bendgate controversy below. iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus Bendgate gathered quite a bit of steam after the devices launched, forcing Apple to give an official statement, and allow reporters to take a peek inside Apple’s stress testing labs. Turns out, some things bend if you try hard enough.

Is it true that iPhone 6 Plus can bend?

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 did Apple respond to the bendgate issue?

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) only nine people had come forward with a bending issue. A couple of days later, Consumer Reports published their own findings, confirming Apple’s “extremely rare” statement.

What did Apple do about the iPhone bending?

Apple’s court documents reveal that having recognized internally the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus were at a risk of bending, the company tried to quietly strengthen all models produced after May 2016 by applying extra epoxy.