Reports have been streaming in across the internet that Apple’s new iPhone 3G has been developing case cracks already, particularly in the 16GB white model. Lengthy discussions are ongoing over at MacRumors as well as Apple’s own discussion forums.
Photo courtesy of MacRumors.com
Apple made the choice in the new iPhone 3G to move away from the metal case to a plastic back body in both black and white versions. There has been speculation that the body is not a typical plastic, but a new ceramic material, as seen in this patent filing from Apple.
I don’t have an iPhone, however the news is troubling as it seems in recent years that Apple’s quality control might be slipping due to it’s growth, as seen in the recent MacBook case cracks. Now while Apple has never officially come out and admitted the MacBook case cracking was a problem or defect, reports in forums have been positive from users who have been able to get their top cases replaced at an Apple Genius Bar with no questions asked. If the iPhone case cracking is a defect, I hope Apple does the right thing and takes care of any users with the problem.
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