Buyers concerned over swollen batteries in new Apple iPhone 8
A few reports suggested that iPhone 8 casing split opened due to swollen battery
(Web Desk) – Certain reports claimed that the new Apple smartphone is causing concerns for buyers as the batteries are swelling with time and the casing split opens eventually, according to TechCrunch report.
Although the number of complaints has been very small so far, there are worries over whether Apple iPhone 8 will cause problems for users. Reports have so far pointed out iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus. What happens is that the battery swells upon charging or consumption which forces the casing to split open.
Second Taiwan iPhone 8 buyer reports casing split open by swollen battery pic.twitter.com/lf6Tnp7wqc
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Spit opened casing then exposes the internal components like camera, memory chips and other parts which can lead to further troubles. Apple spokesperson told that they are looking into the matter and will soon issue a statement. So far, they have confirmed the issue.
Several media outlets have highlighted this issue in several countries where the new iPhone models have been exported. Another report claimed that one iPhone came broken in the box without any explosion or damage.
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One can recall the vast amount of damage caused to Samsung Galaxy series with the batteries of Note 7 catching fire while discharging. It was earlier reported that Apple had highlighted various bugs in iOS 11, the latest operating system, as well as early battery decaying issues.
