Video suggests Apple will equip new iPhones with bendgate-proof frames
Unbox Therapy, the online show that started off the bendgate saga for the Apple iPhone 6, is back with a new video showing the resilience of the alleged frame of the upcoming iPhone 6S. Hit the link to view the video!
Left: Current Apple iPhone 6's back plate <br> Right: Upcoming Apple iPhone 6S' back plate <br> Image source: Unbox Therapy (YouTube)
Remember how the Apple #Bendgate saga erupted last year? As a quick refresh, Lewis Hilsenteger, the founder of Unbox Therapy bent an iPhone 6 Plus with his bare hands in a video which has been viewed more than 66.9 million times! Lewis is back this time with a new video showing how the alleged frame of the upcoming iPhone 6S fared!
In the four minute and 15 second-long video, Lewis analysed the frame of the iPhone 6S and reported some findings. First, the area around the volume controls - which was identified last year as the weakest point of the iPhone 6 - is now strengthened with extra thickness. The plating of the iPhone 6S is about 1.90mm thick compared to the 1.14mm thick iPhone 6 plate.
Second, the back plate of the new iPhone is longer (138.2 vs 138.09mm) and wider (67.16 vs 66.91mm) than that of the current iPhone 6. Despite the extra thickness and slightly bigger footprint, the back plate of the iPhone 6S weighs lighter (25g vs 27g) although the integration of Force Touch technology could increase the weight of the new iPhones.
The stronger nature of the frame could also be attributed to the alleged use of the new alloy of 7000 series aluminium. Last month, FutureSupplier also noticed a stronger feel of the rear case of the iPhone 6S Plus. Apple is expected to launch the new iPhones alongside a new Apple TV with a touch-based remote and new iPads on 9th September.
Source: Unbox Therapy (YouTube) via 9to5Mac
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