What Does Bendgate Mean?
The term “bendgate” refers to the 2014 controversy involving the iPhone 6 Plus, where consumers alleged that the phone would bend in their pockets. This has led to a greater analysis of the structural design of mobile devices and of how users use them on a day-to-day basis.
Techopedia Explains Bendgate
Although bendgate began as an Apple-related controversy, it has since spread to other companies like Samsung. Now, consumers are looking much more carefully at whether mobile devices are built strong enough to withstand pressure in the field. For Apple’s part, it has adopted a rigorous testing process that involves “torsion, pressure point and three-point” tests to ensure structural integrity.
