Apple issues statement on 'Bendgate' accusations

While competitors and detractors are reveling at 'reports' that iPhone 6's can be easily bent, Apple has issued a statement below stating that only nine customers have complained about this issue.

"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.”

Source: Apple

Comments

[powerwheelz]

It may not be as easy as bending licorice but it is way to easy to bend if your pocket or thumbs can bend it. Watch some one bend with his thumbs live on camera.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=znK652H6yQM