GrandchildDavid 14 Posted September 25, 2014 Share Posted September 25, 2014 Competition between mobile phone manufactures is fierce with handset companies using social media and other public platforms to call out their competitors. It's not surprising then to see a wave of tweets and comments from big name companies like Samsung and HTC mocking Apple following its recent iPhone 6 Plus bending controversy. LG and HTC were among the first to attack Apple, commenting on Twitter shortly after the #bendgate controversy began to escalate. At the same time, BlackBerry CEO John Chen mentioned the bending issue during the company's launch of its new Passport handset, saying "I challenge you to bend the Passport," reports CNET. Designed to withstand the most demanding environments. Like your pockets. #HTCOneM8 - HTC USA (@HTCUSA) September 24, 2014 Our phone doesn't bend, it flexes...on purpose. #bendgate pic.twitter.com/d1DudxDQgf - LG USA Mobile (@LGUSAMobile) September 24, 2014 Samsung, Nokia Deutschland, and even candy maker and Android sponsor KitKat also joined in on the mockery, noting that their products don't bend. Curved. Not bent. #GALAXYNoteEdge pic.twitter.com/OTPIYlI07f - Samsung Mobile (@SamsungMobile) September 25, 2014 These social marketing efforts are a response to Apple's controversy in which some iPhone 6 Plus users were accidentally bending their 5.5-inch handsets after placing them in their pockets. While the prevalence of the issue appears fairly low, photos of warped iPhone 6 Plus units spread like wildfire, with subsequent "bend test" videos showcasing how much the iPhone 6 Plus was susceptible to bending. According to The Next Web, Apple reportedly is looking into the issue "with an insane amount of detail." A support representative also confirmed Genius technicians may replace bent phones under warranty following a visual inspection. Such inspections typically reject bent iPhones for warranty coverage, however, and it is unclear how much latitude Geniuses will have with this issue. Source The HTC and KitKat ones Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
FKAJAKE 5 Posted September 25, 2014 Share Posted September 25, 2014 they can say what they want, i'd still much rather have an iphone Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
monsterdreams 1,529 Posted September 25, 2014 Share Posted September 25, 2014 Omfg this is too good Haters gonna need more than a flashlight for my shade Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonsterMum 2,532 Posted September 25, 2014 Share Posted September 25, 2014 Welp, 800 dollar phones bending. Apple better change something fast, it's a lot of money for a phone! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnpe 916 Posted September 25, 2014 Share Posted September 25, 2014 Love the shade MAKE IT WORK Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cody Draco 2,531 Posted September 25, 2014 Share Posted September 25, 2014 They are about to go from Apple to Snapple Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SychosSoChic 9,995 Posted September 25, 2014 Share Posted September 25, 2014 I knew HTC was a shady b---h Life ain't Hollywood for any one of us. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Josh 3 Posted September 25, 2014 Share Posted September 25, 2014 They realize that's the only way they'll get more recognition outside the tech community Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 25, 2014 Share Posted September 25, 2014 They realize that's the only way they'll get more recognition outside the tech community Dear those are all mainstream companies, I'd say Samsung and Apple are pretty much equal in terms of popularity & the reason Apple never talks **** is because they can't find anything bad to say about these phones.... But IDC, all these companies have their respective buyers and their products generally make the users happy so.... Loving the shade Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NIKE 275 Posted September 25, 2014 Share Posted September 25, 2014 oh the shade I still can't decide if I want to get the 6 or not I'm due for an upgrade but haven't heard anything positive about it honestly Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Josh 3 Posted September 25, 2014 Share Posted September 25, 2014 Dear those are all mainstream companies, I'd say Samsung and Apple are pretty much equal in terms of popularity & the reason Apple never talks **** is because they can't find anything bad to say about these phones.... HTC is nowhere near Apple and Samsung in the US, and I doubt if many people (outside the tech community always) know what the Galaxy Alpha and the Galaxy Edge is. The reason Apple never talks **** is because they're classy and they don't even have to resort to such cheap tactics. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GagaXCollection 7,723 Posted September 25, 2014 Share Posted September 25, 2014 Its like basic pop stars shading Gaga, They'll eventually lose. ladygagaxcollection.com Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haus 152 Posted September 25, 2014 Share Posted September 25, 2014 Only 9 phones were reported to Apple as "bent", so it's a shame that these companies are wasting their marketing funds on a non-issue! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimisaMonster 31,073 Posted September 25, 2014 Share Posted September 25, 2014 The decay is real..... Stream my new single, 💜"Heartbeat"💜, on Spotify! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miranda Sings 1,705 Posted September 25, 2014 Share Posted September 25, 2014 These companies are painfully pressed Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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