![]() The original iPhone SE was unique and appealed to a very vocal group of users who craved a small iPhone for ease of use with one hand. iPhone SE (2022) No longer a great value Andy Boxall/Digital Trends The iPhone 6s also debuted 3D Touch, one of the best screen features that Apple puzzlingly eliminated for haptic touch, which is inferior. Though the “s” years are typically iterative updates, the iPhone 6s made the jump to 12MP from 8MP on the rear camera and to 5MP from 1.2MP on the front camera, which are both quite significant. On top of this, the iPhone 6 specs weren’t too impressive either, especially once the iPhone 6s came out. Internal testing was done, and Apple engineers had calculated that the iPhone 6 was 3.3x more likely to bend than its predecessor, the iPhone 5s, and the iPhone 6 Plus was 7.2x more likely. The surprising thing is that Apple was aware that this could be a problem, yet it released the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus in this state anyways. And unfortunately, aluminum doesn’t snap back into shape once bent, unlike other materials like plastic. It didn’t take long for owners of the iPhone 6 to discover that having the device in their pockets while seated could apply enough force to bend the chassis. ![]() But it lacked support around the frame, mostly around the buttons on the edge. But in Apple’s quest for the thinnest phone possible, there came a new controversy: bend-gate.īecause the iPhone 6 used 6000 series aluminum, it was meant to be thin and light. And don’t forget those antenna lines that stuck out like a sore thumb on the back and sides of the device. ![]() Apple ditched the flat sides and edges for rounded corners, curves, and thinness. Much like the iPhone 4, the iPhone 6 brought about a new era of iPhone design. Seriously, what was Apple thinking? iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus Does it bend? With all of the terrible choices made with the iPhone 5c, it’s no wonder it flopped so badly. You know the ones - the cases with holes in them, combined with bright colors to contrast with the vivid hues of the iPhone 5c plastic back? To me, they were like the Crocs of iPhone cases. Not to mention those hideous cases that were made for the iPhone 5c. For just $100 more, you could get the iPhone 5S’s superior build quality, premium feel (the 5c felt flimsy due to the plastic), Touch ID sensor, additional storage, burst mode photos, and more. However, despite being marketed as a more affordable iPhone, it was $549 - just $100 less than the flagship iPhone 5S. As Apple said, the iPhone 5c was “unapologetically plastic.” These neon colors were an attempt to make the device more “fun” and appealing to a broader audience. The iPhone 5c launched alongside the iPhone 5S, and was meant to be a “budget-friendly” option, as evidenced by the bright and colorful polycarbonate plastic casing. Unfortunately, that’s exactly what the iPhone 5c was, and it went against everything the company stands for. If there’s one thing that Apple isn’t known for, it’s being cheap. After all, what good is an iPhone if you can’t make calls with it because of how you’re holding it? iPhone 5c Unapologetically plastic So while the iPhone 4 did bring about revolutionary new features like the Retina Display and 5MP camera, it was also marred by the entire antennagate controversy. ![]() This became such a huge deal that Steve Jobs made a special announcement to discuss the problem, eventually telling owners of the phone, “you’re holding it wrong.” This didn’t go over well with most people, and Apple eventually admitted it was a design flaw and offered free bumper cases to help alleviate the issue. But Apple also moved the cellular antenna to the outside via the stainless steel frame, and when you held it in your hand - naturally, might I add - it would cover the antenna and result in some signal loss. We got flat, stainless steel sides and edges on the iPhone 4, which looked fantastic. The iPhone 4 introduced an all-new design that departed from the curves of the original iPhone, the iPhone 3G, and the 3GS before it. I lost my iPhone on a dream vacation - and it wasn’t a nightmare IPhone 15: release date and price predictions, leaks, rumors, and more ![]()
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