• Home
  • Apple News
  • Jailbreak News
  • Android News
  • Wallpapers
  • Deals

iJailbreak | Jailbreak And iOS News

iJailbreak is an online resource for jailbreak and unlock iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch, Apple TV and iOS news.

  • How To Jailbreak
    • Cydia Installer: Everything You Need To Know
    • What Is Jailbreaking? Why Should I Jailbreak?
    • Untethered vs Tethered vs SemiTethered Jailbreak
  • Jailbreak Software Tools
    • PP Jailbreak
    • TaiG
    • Pangu
    • Evasi0n (Evasi0n7)
    • Absinthe
    • JailbreakMe.com
    • RedSn0w
    • GreenPois0n
    • Sn0wBreeze
    • PwnageTool
    • LimeRa1n
    • Spirit
    • BlackRa1n
    • Seas0nPass
    • Developers
  • How To Unlock
  • How To Downgrade
    • How To Save SHSH Blobs
    • TinyUmbrella
    • iFaith
    • F0recast
  • Cydia Tweaks
    • Top / Best Cydia Tweaks
    • Best Cydia Sources
    • Siri Cydia Tweaks, Hacks, Mods
    • Spire Proxy Host List
  • How To Root
    • Top / Best Custom ROMs
  • Downloads

Apple Responds To Bendgate, Will Replace Your iPhone 6 Plus For Free

September 25, 2014 by Sid Leave a Comment

Over the last few days, a new iPhone 6 issue known as Bendgate has gone super viral. At first, it was pictures of the iPhone 6 Plus showing a bend after being in the consumers pocket. Then came the iPhone 6 Plus bend test, which confirmed that the new large aluminum iPhone can actually be bent with bare hands.

iPhone-6-plus-bend

That’s bad, specially since it has hardly been like two weeks since the new iPhone 6 and 6 Plus came out and the bendgate phenomenon has already caused Apple a lot of damage. Now, Apple has decided to face up to this problem and released a statement to Business Insider and other publications.

Apple is stating that ‘a bend in iPhone is extremely rare‘ and so far only 9 customers have contacted Apple regarding it. What Apple is telling us is, that of the 10 million and more iPhone 6/6 Plus’ that they’ve sold so far, only 9 have experienced this bending. We’re not sure if that’s accurate, but we’re going to have to believe Apple. Here’s Apple’s full statement:

Our iPhones are designed, engineered and manufactured to be both beautiful and sturdy. iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus feature a precision engineered unibody enclosure constructed from machining a custom grade of 6000 series anodized aluminum, which is tempered for extra strength. They also feature stainless steel and titanium inserts to reinforce high stress locations and use the strongest glass in the smartphone industry. We chose these high-quality materials and construction very carefully for their strength and durability. We also perform rigorous tests throughout the entire development cycle including 3-point bending, pressure point cycling, sit, torsion, and user studies. iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus meet or exceed all of our high quality standards to endure everyday, real life use.

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.

The iPhone 6 Plus bending isn’t abnormal. It’s made of aluminum and if enough pressure is applied, it will bend at its weak points.

Apple has also confirmed that users can replace their bent iPhone 6 Plus for a new one for free, if their device passes a Visual Mechanical Inspection test. TheNextWeb received this intel from Apple Support:

That is 100 percent up to the Genius you speak with at the store. There is a test called a Visual Mechanical Inspection that the device will have to pass. If it is within the guidelines, they will be able to cover it. If not, the replacement would be a paid one.

So, there you go. If you have a bent iPhone 6 or 6 Plus, go contact the Apple Store and see a Genius. What do you think of Apple’s statement about bendgate? I’m skeptical about that number 9!

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Read Our Most Recent Articles

Untethered iOS 12 Jailbreak Demoed by Ali Security
Untethered iOS 12 Jailbreak Demoed by Ali Security
iOS 12 Now Available for Download: Compatible Devices
iOS 12 Now Available for Download: Compatible Devices
iPhone X Discontinued, iPhone 8 and iPhone 7 Prices Slashed
iPhone X Discontinued, iPhone 8 and iPhone 7 Prices Slashed
Apple iPhone Xs, iPhone Xs Max, and iPhone Xr Announced
Apple iPhone Xs, iPhone Xs Max, and iPhone Xr Announced
Apple Watch Series 4 Announced With Larger Display, Louder Speaker, and More
Apple Watch Series 4 Announced With Larger Display, Louder Speaker, and More

Follow Our How To Guides

How To Boot A Tethered Jailbreak On iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch Using RedSn0w [Windows/Mac OS X]
How To Boot A Tethered Jailbreak On iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch Using RedSn0w [Windows/Mac OS X]
How To: Quickly Close All Tabs In Mobile Safari With One Toggle
How To: Quickly Close All Tabs In Mobile Safari With One Toggle
How To Save Snapchat's WITHOUT Giving The Game Away - Mac Only
How To Save Snapchat's WITHOUT Giving The Game Away - Mac Only
How To: Update To The iOS 5 GM Firmware Without An Apple Developer Account
How To: Update To The iOS 5 GM Firmware Without An Apple Developer Account
Jailbreaking the iPod Touch or iPhone Running the 3.1/3.1.2 Firmware With RedSn0w 0.9
Jailbreaking the iPod Touch or iPhone Running the 3.1/3.1.2 Firmware With RedSn0w 0.9
About | Contact | Advertise | RSS Feed | Sitemap | TOS | Privacy Policy

© Copyright 2010 - 2021 iJailbreak. All Rights Reserved.