Some iPhone 6 Plus users are experiencing a widespread flickering display and touchscreen issues dubbed as the "Touch Disease" of the handset. The company has issued a "Multi-Touch Repair Program" specifically for the iPhone 6 Plus although there are conditions to follow and it's not exactly free. The Beijing Intellectual Property Office has ruled that Apple's iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus infringe on the patent rights of another smartphone sold within China. Baili, a Chinese device manufacturer, has recently sued Apple for allegedly copying its smartphone design specifically with the 100C phone that went on sale earlier in April 2014. "If the position by the Beijing IP office is upheld and Apple doesn’t appeal further, then in theory they wouldn’t be able to sell the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus." - Ted Chwu, IP specialist The claim is likely an attempt to achieve a financial settlement with Apple. Apple’s iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus have minor differences from Baili’s 100C. Apple has recently issued an advisory that it has determined that a small percentage of iPhone 6 Plus may have a faulty component in its iSight camera which may cause blurry photos. In line with the issue, the Cupertino-based company has launched a replacement program which covers all eligible iPhone 6 Plus that were purchased between September 2014 and January 2015. Read more in our articles including "Apple acknowledges "Touch Disease" of the iPhone 6 Plus" and "Chinese company sued Apple for allegedly copying its design in iPhone 6, ordered to halt sales".
Some iPhone 6 Plus users are experiencing a widespread flickering display and touchscreen issues dubbed as the "Touch Disease" of the handset. The company has issued a "Multi-Touch Repair Program" specifically for the iPhone 6 Plus although there are conditions to follow and it's not exactly free.
The Beijing Intellectual Property Office has ruled that Apple's iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus infringe on the patent rights of another smartphone sold within China. Baili, a Chinese device manufacturer, has recently sued Apple for allegedly copying its smartphone design specifically with the 100C phone that went on sale earlier in April 2014. "If the position by the Beijing IP office is upheld and Apple doesn’t appeal further, then in theory they wouldn’t be able to sell the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus." - Ted Chwu, IP specialist The claim is likely an attempt to achieve a financial settlement with Apple. Apple’s iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus have minor differences from Baili’s 100C.
Our coverage of iphone 6 plus includes: "Apple acknowledges "Touch Disease" of the iPhone 6 Plus"; "Chinese company sued Apple for allegedly copying its design in iPhone 6, ordered to halt sales"; "Apple Addresses iSight Camera Issues on iPhone 6 Plus". Each article provides unique insights and information.