Apple Blames 'External Forces' For Exploding iPhones

Posted by CmdrTaco on Monday August 31, 2009 @03:10AM from the don't-keep-it-in-your-pocket dept.

Shome writes "Apple has stated that there is no evidence that recent iPhone explosions reported by users are connected to overheating of batteries. It may be stated that French consumer affairs authorities have started their own investigation on the reported explosions, some of which have caused minor injuries to the users, and are studying the phone's safety features. The Inquirer runs a piece that blames Apple for blaming its customers. 'This mysterious force is not God, or a rival religion, nor does it require any metaphysics to understand. An "external force" is just Apple's term for the black shirted people who believe that everything that Apple makes is wonderful. It is what other companies call their "customers," writes Nick Farrell.'"

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Blame by whisper_jeff · 2009-08-31 03:19 · Score: 5, Funny

And I would like to blame the Inquirer for blaming Apple for blaming the customers.

Still plenty of blame to go around...
External Forces by Stavr0 · 2009-08-31 03:27 · Score: 5, Funny

Turns out the battery is susceptible to exposition to Reality Distortion Fields in excess of 750 milliJobs
Re:normal for Apple by ichthyoboy · 2009-08-31 03:27 · Score: 5, Funny

there was a hard drive clicking issue with current MBP's and 7200rpm drives, including freeze ups. people took them to Apple stores and were told it was a feature.
the iMetronome?