New video shows alleged 'iPhone 6s' shell with reinforced sides, lighter weight
A new video published on Monday shows a gold iPhone shell claimed to be for Apple's rumored "iPhone 6s," and suggested that Apple has strategically reinforced portions of the device to avoid last year's media-hyped "bendgate" controversy.
The areas around buttons and other cut-outs in the 6s shell are "significantly" thicker when compared with the iPhone 6, according to Unbox Therapy. The YouTube channel also did overall length, width, and mass measurements, finding that while the 6s part is slightly bigger than its predecessor, it manages to be 2 grams lighter.
The latter point may back claims by KGI Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo and others, who have hinted that Apple is using tougher 7000 Series aluminum. Along with some structural changes, the material could be allowing Apple to make the 6s more resilient while miniminizing bulk. 7000 Series metal is already used in the Apple Watch Sport.
Unbox Therapy was one of the originators of "bendgate," thanks to a video showing that it was possible to permanently warp an iPhone 6 Plus with enough hand pressure. Previously, some people had complained that the 6 Plus was bending in their pockets.
Later videos noted that other smartphones -- such the Samsung Galaxy Note 4 -- are not immune to the problem. The controversy has largely died down since, although Apple may be eager to avoid any future bad publicity.
The iPhone 6s and a 6s Plus are expected to be announced as soon as September 9, though when they will ship is uncertain, especially given rumors of production delays.
The areas around buttons and other cut-outs in the 6s shell are "significantly" thicker when compared with the iPhone 6, according to Unbox Therapy. The YouTube channel also did overall length, width, and mass measurements, finding that while the 6s part is slightly bigger than its predecessor, it manages to be 2 grams lighter.
The latter point may back claims by KGI Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo and others, who have hinted that Apple is using tougher 7000 Series aluminum. Along with some structural changes, the material could be allowing Apple to make the 6s more resilient while miniminizing bulk. 7000 Series metal is already used in the Apple Watch Sport.
Unbox Therapy was one of the originators of "bendgate," thanks to a video showing that it was possible to permanently warp an iPhone 6 Plus with enough hand pressure. Previously, some people had complained that the 6 Plus was bending in their pockets.
Later videos noted that other smartphones -- such the Samsung Galaxy Note 4 -- are not immune to the problem. The controversy has largely died down since, although Apple may be eager to avoid any future bad publicity.
The iPhone 6s and a 6s Plus are expected to be announced as soon as September 9, though when they will ship is uncertain, especially given rumors of production delays.
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It doesn't matter. It's the relative performance that matters.
Was there ever a Bengate media circus surrounding the highly bendable Sammy S6? You know, The one that bends and glass shatters at LESS force than the iPhone?
Did these youtube 5-minutes-of-famers even cover it?
Why? Even though their feeble attempt of trolling failed miserably it may have helped to push Apple to make the pone even sturdier which is a good thing.
My iPhone 6 must be defective - it's nearing a year old and hasn't bent at all despite being dropped, sat on, and unintentionally used as a see-saw.
On an unrelated note - Apple's leather case has proven to be durable, effective, and unobtrusive - MUCH better than the bumpers, which each lasted about a year before falling apart.
Would they be using the same one as on the Watch?
It may not show but Apple basically had to redesign this phone.
They don't need some stupid ass video to do that. They get data from their stores on returns. If some people were returning their phone because it bent some of those phones would have made their way back to Cupertino.
Taken. But sales sat back smiling with a nice drink in its hand anyway.
Why? Even though their feeble attempt of trolling failed miserably it may have helped to push Apple to make the pone even sturdier which is a good thing.
I'm not sure it pushed anything other than the troller's YouTube views and bank account up.
Common sense dictates that things bend and break when exerting the kind of pressure he using.
Apple only responded to prevent a PR nightmare.
Whether his actions prompted Apple to add increased strength is debatable. Consider that Apple is constantly looking into new materials and metals.
No. Not a peep. The Androiders really circled the wagons to protect one of their own, LOL.
I'm sort of hoping for a LiquidMetal option at some point, mostly just because I think it would be cool--my 6 is holding up just fine, but does have a few scratches and shiny corners. An even better feature would be to waterproof the thing.
So, we're giving this guy credit for bullshitting Apple into "fixing" something that wasn't wrong in the first place?
I didn't think he had credibility then, so why would I credit him for "prodding" Apple now?
And the thing I'm most curious about: how does he even have a real shell, for an as yet unannounced product?
Thought they weren't even starting assembly till later this month, so they probably exist, but again, how does he have it?
Who knows?
So, we're giving this guy credit for bullshitting Apple into "fixing" something that wasn't wrong in the first place?
I didn't think he had credibility then, so why would I credit him for "prodding" Apple now?
And the thing I'm most curious about: how does he even have a real shell, for an as yet unannounced product?
Thought they weren't even starting assembly till later this month, so they probably exist, but again, how does he have it?
I'm brutal with my iP6+. It sees a lot of abuse when I place it in my front pocket and drive my motorbike. I'm honestly surprised, and impressed that it has not bent/warped one bit for the year I've owned it. I would expect any other phone to finally give up. As far as I'm concerned, BendGate was just some fabricated BS by a bunch of iHaters. What makes those trolls even more pathetic and hypocrites were their silence when the Samsung phones were shown to be even more bendable than Apple! F**k them.