Apple made an official statement about the problem of deformed shells iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus, reports CNBC. In Cupertino denied information about the presence of a defect in smartphones, noting that out of ten million copies sold a total of 9 people have approached this problem.
On the eve of the author of YouTube-Channel Unbox Therapy circulated video, which showed that the iPhone 6 Plus is subject to bending. He referred to the posts of users claiming that the housing unit is easy to bend even when worn in the front pocket of his pants. This supposedly is directly related to a decrease in the shell thickness up to 7.1 mm (6.9 mm for iPhone 6) and with the increase of the diagonal of the screen.
Apple traditionally does not respond to criticism as long as its experts do not appreciate the situation. And now came the official comment. According to Apple, the new iPhone got a reinforced frame with steel and titanium. The device uses the most durable in the industry of glass. In addition, iPhone passed a series of standard tests for strength. In normal use iPhone deformation is "extremely rare", stressed Apple.
"Since the start of sales of the iPhone on Friday, only nine buyers have turned to Apple with the problem of deformation of the casing. Both smartphones - iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus - passed a series of tests to check the strength and durability for use in everyday life" - writes CNBC.
Previously, Apple reported that replaced under warranty all of the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus with deformed bodies. This was told by representatives of the publication of TNW. Pre devices will have to pass a technical inspection under test Visual Mechanical Inspection.
