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[-] UberKitten 16 points 1 month ago

the air stands up to absurdly high bend forces in tests and there was certainly no “bend gate 2.0”

[-] Kongar@lemmy.dbzer0.com 3 points 1 month ago

That may be so, but perception is reality. Nobody trusts it. The first thing everyone thinks is “that’s going to bend”. It doesn’t need to be true to sway people’s purchase.

[-] ripcord@lemmy.world 10 points 1 month ago
[-] Kongar@lemmy.dbzer0.com 2 points 1 month ago

Ok I’m sorry. You’re right. It’s selling like hotcakes then.

[-] acosmichippo@lemmy.world 14 points 1 month ago

or maybe there are other reasons people don't want it. crazy huh.

[-] edwardbear@lemmy.world 2 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago)

yeah, like who the fuck wants a phone with 60% battery of what a MUCH cheaper phone has?

jerryrig battle tested that phone, and sure, props to Apple for building it so tough. but nobody cares about a thin unbreakable phone.

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