IPhone batteries have come under a constant state of scrutiny recently because of the problem that is causing some devices to randomly shut down. Another issue related to them, however, is leaving some hair users standing on the other side of the world: a Chinese consumer service group, linked to the country’s government, has received reports from eight hair owners. iPhones 6 whose devices caught fire spontaneously.

The news ended up not spreading worldwide, but it circulated vigorously in China and, although on a small scale, it slightly tarnished the image of reliability of Apple’s main product in one of its most important markets. And more than that: combined with the scandal of the Samsung Galaxy Note7, it contributed to potentiate a growing distrust of the Chinese towards foreign devices (although almost all of these devices are manufactured there).
Perhaps because of this, Apple investigated each case and tried to quickly disclaim any liability: according to the company, “external factors”, as physical damage to the housing, caused the “thermal events” that ignited the unfortunate iPhones.
Apple was very quick to say, first to BBC, that the issue in no way represents a security issue on iPhones 6 (or whatever) and that the batteries in your devices remain perfectly safe. Considering that one of the most formidable rivals of the Apple smartphone has fallen to ruin due to explosive batteries, you can understand this speed of the company in addressing the questions.
[via 9to5Mac]