For jeans, it has to be a certain size to fit a phone which is that big in the front pocket in the first place. Do the average size of jeans worn by people have pockets big enough?

So what should we all do? Use those super-cool belt holsters?

That works quite well for me and all my phones have remained unbent.

Of course, I don't make functionality choices based on perceived "coolness" so YMMV.

Regards

I completely agree with you that carrying a phone in the front pocket is indeed normal use. I don't personally do that but it's a completely valid usage model.

I'm reserving judgment at this point, as I've come to notice that Apple, at this point is almost always "targeted" at the launch of every new product with people who desire to embarrass the company and "catch" them with something. So I'd like to see more information before passing judgement.

However, having said that, if these cases are true, it is indeed very disappointing. I struggle to believe a company of Apple's size, market share, and customer base doesn't do common "torture testing" of devices that should surface issues such as this much earlier in the development process.

Regards

My phones have always remained unbent even as I keep them in my front pocket. :D

I don't like holsters because it's just one more thing to remember in the morning. I'm trying to simplify my life, not complicate it.

It's a plot to make us all carry murses. :D :D :D

Plastic-body phones like the Samsung ones hold up to bending better than phones with such extensive aluminum use for the phone body.

I use heavy duty cases on my phones in this price range. My phone goes in my stuffed cabin bag or in screening checkpoint bins too often to last very long without such a case. And the good condition (due to great case protection) after a couple of years of use helps provide for reasonable resale value.

I can't imagine having a 6plus let alone sticking it in my pant pockets, but obviously others do find it part of their normal daily routine. Doing so without a case is what many people seem to do.

Anyone know if the dock for the 5/5s is compatible with the 6/6 Plus or not and is the connector reversible as they say or is it still the same?

Me being a fandroid but why would you downgrade to an iphone lol.

Gonna stick with my rooted Republic Wireless Moto X (stock RW rom, 4.4.2). Plan is as cheap as chips: $10 a month for unlimited talk and text (sprint), wifi data.

The 6/6+ use the same lightning connector that all other iOS devices with a lightning port. Whether or not it fits any particular dock will depend on the particular docking station and how much room is around the connector.

Ouch - here's "objective testing" from Consumer Reports - 6Plus is relatively stronger than the smaller 6's - http://7online.com/technology/consum...-tests/326382/ Interesting findings, to say the least.

Surprisingly enough, none of our younger nephews & nieces with 5s' have upgraded or ran out to tradeup theirs ... yet.

A Wired magazine article just posted that the author's iPhone 6 Plus is also bent just from normal usage:

http://www.wired.com/2014/09/iphone-6-plus-review/

Yep!!:D

Based on the quotes you used, it sounds like it wasn't objective at all, right?