One of the dozens of images making fun of the bendy iPhone
Those who live in glass houses shouldn’t throw stones. It’s a wise saying that few in the tech industry seem to live by. But it’s alright, we don’t mind. The big names’ desire to capitalize on a competitor’s misfortune is often a source of hilarity.
Take #bendgate. By now, you probably know that simply walking around with an iPhone 6 Plus in your pocket could bend it, sometimes irremediably. In typical Internet fashion, the issue spiraled into a storm of 160-character quips, more or less witty memes, and deep social commentary from everyone and their grandma.
Apple’s got its share of snark and derision over #bendgate (or is it #bendghazi?). But you can count on rivals in the Android camp to make it even harder for the folks in Cupertino.
LG casually recommends users a phone that’s supposed to be bent, like the G Flex.
Our phone doesn't bend, it flexes…on purpose. #bendgate http://ift.tt/1xhStyB
— LG USA Mobile (@LGUSAMobile) September 24, 2014
Samsung can’t miss the opportunity to highlight its own curved phone, the Note Edge.
Curved. Not bent. #GALAXYNoteEdge http://ift.tt/1u1p4pZ
— Samsung Mobile (@SamsungMobile) September 25, 2014
While HTC probably takes the cake with its own little jab.
Designed to withstand the most demanding environments. Like your pockets. #HTCOneM8
— HTC USA (@HTCUSA) September 24, 2014
We are actually surprised that Samsung doesn’t have a video ad (or six) out by now. They’re probably on it, though.
What’s your favorite #bendgate joke? Should we even be making fun of Apple? I mean, problems with Android devices come up all the time… Thoughts?
from Android Authority http://ift.tt/Yc2gHv
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