Are iPhones Exploding?

As if the iPhone didn’t have enough problems, now there are reports that some in Europe are actually exploding. Yes, exploding.

Reuters, among other outlets, is reporting that iPhones are shattering. One story, from a website covering French news, states that a French youth heard a hissing sound from an iPhone before it exploded. The youth reportedly got a small shard of glass in his eye.

Some websites have graphic photos of iPhones with shattered faces.

Apple has stated that it’s aware of the reports and is investigating. It believes, according to various news outlets, that these are isolated incidents and not part of a widespread issue. The reports also do not show this happening to customers in the U.S. at this time.

Check back for updates to this story.

Posted on August 19th, 2009 by Keith

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