iPhone 3G Plastic Shell Gets Cracks

Techtree News Staff, Aug 01, 2008 1505 hrs IST

Looks like Apple has another problem on its hands with hairline cracks appearing in the white iPhone 3G.

A number of iPhone users have been complaining of a hairline crack on the back plastic shell of white iPhone 3G model. The Apple's discussion forum and MacRumors forum has been flooded with these complaints.

Close-up of the cracks on the white iPhone 3G

While white 16GB models seem to be the most affected, but there are also some users who are complaining of the hairline crack in the black model as well. The cracks are not the result of accidental drops, so it seems very much like a manufacturing problem. These plastic shells have replaced the aluminum originally used in the first generation iPhone, as Apple believed it would help the phone receive better antenna signals.

Looks like Apple may have to face another angry mob, the early adopters of the iPhone 3G. Apple needs to fix this issue asap, or they will have some more lawsuits to deal with in the future.

USER COMMENTS

AT&T won't let me upgrade until December 1st; hum, maybe there's a really good reason to be PATIENT! <grin>

by Ronald G., Arvada, on Aug 01, 2008 04:08 PM, Report abuse Reply

While I am a fan of Apple, I think that life in the spotlight may show as many warts as other big tech companies have had. The way Apple deals with these warts will be critical. I have delayed "going iphone" to see how deep the issues are. While I would love to jump on an Apple tablet if it comes out this fall......I may just wait one year and let IT settle out!

by Steve Stuckey, Shoboigen, on Aug 01, 2008 03:41 PM, Report abuse Reply