Samsung, LG & Others Jab Apple While It’s Down During #Bendgate

Tech by James S. Kim

by JAMES S. KIM

The battle for smartphone supremacy hasn’t always been pretty, although some of the smartphones themselves are quite dazzling these days. Whether it’s in court between lawyers, online between fanboys or in back-and-forth snooty advertisements, Apple and Samsung haven’t exactly pulled any punches in past spats.

But with the hashtag #Bendgate going viral in regards to iPhone 6 Plus’s apparent structural weakness, it wasn’t just Apple’s main rival, Samsung, jumping into the fray. Though, one has to admit the Korean electronics giant is enjoying this way too much.

Fellow Korean company LG landed a punch with a tweet showing off the curved LG G Flex.

HTC threw in an elbow, too, showing off their HTC One M8’s aluminum casing. This writer doesn’t understand the picture on the right. Something something, aluminum alloy.

Even KitKat got in on the action. When a candy bar that melts on instant contact, let alone in a pocket, is kicking you, that’s harsh.

Here are a few more miscellaneous #bendgate tweets:

Apple definitely isn’t ignoring the issue, as they’ve promised to replace bent iPhones, as long as they fall under replacement guidelines. But in any case (which the iPhone should come with, har har), Apple’s not losing out on too much. The iPhone and iPhone 6 Plus sold 10 million units in three days–even without launching in China.

We would like to present our tips to properly maintaining your smartphone or phablet from any maker, brought to you by common sense:

1. Stick with your first instinct: If there’s any hint of doubt that your phone won’t fit in your pocket, don’t put it in your pocket. And for the love of Steve Jobs, don’t put it in your back pocket.

2. Get a case: Better grip and protection are no-brainers. If you’re whiny about the phone’s natural beauty, you can always remove the case when you want to get intimate with the device.

3. (For men in particular) Get a handbag/purse/tote: Women, most of you have it covered. Guys, if you didn’t know, men’s bags are in. Bags are things you can put stuff in. You can be stylish and functional, as opposed to wearing cargo pants all the time, which is only the latter.

4. Don’t buy your phone at launch: Seriously, why not read up on what you’re buying before you do so? There are so many options on the market, and maybe the latest thing from your favorite manufacturer isn’t the best for you. Brand loyalty only goes as far as your wallet, from the brand’s point of view. Do some research, but with a caveat.

5. Life goes on, and the tech industry goes on even faster: Get over it. Your device will be obsolete in a matter of months. Enjoy the banter and the privilege of having $500-$900 devices you get to choose from. The world is bigger and more beautiful than your 4 to 5 inch AMOLED/4k/Retina Display screen.

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