14 DAY TRIAL // By now you’ve probably heard everything that the iPhone 6 does and doesn’t do, what forces it can withstand, how big it feels in your hand, all that post-launch mumbo jumbo. As special as it may be, the reality is that iPhone 6 is still just a smartphone that has both strengths and weaknesses.
The following is a redundant guide for people still afraid to buy an iPhone 6 because of what the Internet is saying about it.
Here’s a tip. If you let the Internet do your thinking for you, chances are you’ll find that the iPhone 6 isn’t worth two cents. But the reality is people just love to hate, while some are raking in obscene profits by sensationalizing stories about phone’s uber-fragile nature.
Common sense is all you need to realize that you shouldn’t do the following things with your brand new iPhone 6.
Don’t drop it from 3 feet or higher
Chances are it will shatter its screen, chip the case, and / or damage the internals. No smartphone is designed to resist falls on hard concrete, and they're not marketed as such. The laws of physics apply to every object in pretty much the same manner. iPhones are made the way they are to be highly functional and also look good. If you want to keep it that way, get a case.
Don't press your fat butt against it
Really, don't. Would you do that with anything else that you own? Like your laptop or your glasses? No, you wouldn't. And you shouldn't do that with a phone either. In fact, back pockets shouldn't even exist. Most things that go in there come out bent, twisted, flattened, or torn apart. Why would the iPhone 6 have to withstand your ignorance?
Don’t submerge it in water
It’s not designed to work under water, and it shouldn’t be on your wish-list either. Whenever you find yourself near a big body of water, it probably means you’re on vacation, which is a good chance to cut off some ties to the Internet. Both you and your iPhone deserve a break.
As for the other scenarios where you might drop it in the toilet or in the tub, it goes without saying that the bathroom is also a place where phones have no business being present. That, and and you shouldn't let it slip out of your hands.
Don’t put it in the microwave
If you do that, it either means you’re arrogant, rich, trying to rack up some views on YouTube, or just plain stupid. In any case, you have no reason to complain that your iPhone 6 didn’t make it through. Even microwaving food needs to be done with caution. Why would you think your iPhone should handle the situation any better?
Don’t shoot it with a rifle
If you can bend the thing with your bare hands, then it’s probably safe to assume it’s not bullet-proof either. Sure, there are things out there that are flexible and can also stop bullets – bulletproof vests – but those are not designed to make calls or let you access Facebook on the subway. If you want a buzzer for war scenarios, get a walkie talkie.
And if you absolutely must shoot things, grab a controller and try Destiny. I hear it’s awesome.