“Apple is paying more to put its new iPhones together, and a longer lifespan and improved resale value seem to be the name of the game,” Luke Lancaster reports for CNET. “That’s what research firm IHS Technology has said after its latest teardowns of the two new smartphones from the Cupertino, California-based tech giant.”
“IHS found that Apple is paying as much as $16 more per unit to assemble the new 16GB iPhone 6S Plus when compared with last year’s iPhone 6 Plus, and the extra spending is covering not only new features like 3D Touch and Taptic feedback, but studier components to improve your iPhone’s life expectancy,” Lancaster reports. “Given Apple’s new Upgrade program, where iPhone owners (currently in the US only) can upgrade to the latest model every year for a small monthly fee, it makes sense for the handset maker to double down on longevity and resale value of its handsets.”
Lancaster reports, “The bill of materials covered a strengthened aluminium frame (no bendgate here), a Gorilla Glass 4 screen, better water-resistant seals and an upgraded camera and wireless modem.”
Read more in the full article here.
MacDailyNews Take: We use our iPhones naked, as Jony Ive intended, and welcome the additional hardening. We hope the next person gets as much enjoyment our of our iPhones as we did!
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Apple’s iPhone 6s/Plus may be secretly waterproof – September 28, 2015
New iPhone 6s bend test reveals super-strong aluminum shell – August 19, 2015
World Class, well done Apple :thumbsup:
my sturdy 4S is still going strong after 3.5 years, will be sad to see it go after this saturday when i get my 6S. The 4S never gave me any problem and is one of the best pones i ever had
it is sad – but you will be amazed at the new 6s
Enjoy!
Nothing beats Quality.
yes quality is key!
Ive didn’t mean for us to use the leather cases he designed? Personally, I love the leather feel (and the protection).
Same here. I’ve tried using my iPhone with no case but I’m too clumsy.
The leather case is beautiful.
Nice to hear that quality is being improved. Now to wait a few months to see the results good or bad.
It’s too slippery without a case. Beautiful but slick.