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TechCrunch reports on a lawsuit being brought against Apple by owners of the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus who say a design defect causes the touchscreens to become unresponsive. The loss of responsiveness is often preceded by a flickering gray bar appearing across the top of the screen. iFixit discusses a few possible sources of the "Touch Disease" problem, with the most popular theory being that the Touch IC chips lose contact with the logic board due to the phone bending.
The complaint [PDF], filed in California's Northern District federal court, alleges that Apple is aware of the design flaw and has concealed it from consumers by refusing to acknowledge or repair it. It also suggests that the 5s and 5c protected against this problem in various ways, so it's not as if Apple didn't know it was a possibility. The 6s and Plus got stiffened to prevent bending, as well.
(Score: 4, Insightful) by bob_super on Tuesday August 30 2016, @09:33PM
> How DARE you ask that we make stuff that is build properly and lasts!
It lasted just long enough to get you to the next version, which you are required to be grateful for. Your significant other may not object to your need for a shinier replacement.
Given your experience, would you like to buy the new one? You are free to say no, and forfeit every last dime you invested in our wonderful walled garden.
But your expectations in terms of the lifespan of the product are irrelevant, regardless of the price. We'll let the market fairly sort out those who retain their customer from those who don't.