Just FYI, seems like it is an isolated event but nevertheless good to be informed.
https://9to5mac.com/2018/12/29/iphone-xs-max-fire-exploded/
https://9to5mac.com/2018/12/29/iphone-xs-max-fire-exploded/
The title of the article should read “Dumb___ sits on his phone, sets himself on fire.”
What I want to know is... but, did it bend???
And also, what did the lack of a headphone jack do to either help with, or hindering of, of the fire??
None of those issues persist but I heard if you squeeze it really hard you’ll lose reception. Normally that would be a problem but if the phone is on fire reception doesn’t really matter.
If the fire started while it was in his rear pocket and he was just standing up, I can see his frustration. But if it turns out he was sitting down it’s a shame that he wasn’t injured because that’s exactly what anyone who sits on a phone deserves to have happen to them.
He does reside in Ohio so I’m assuming he sat on it.
I never understood why people put their phones in their back pocket. It fits better in the front pocket OR in a bag, and you won't ever sit on it accidently. That being said this is most likely an isolated incident. I'm sure Apple will investigate, and then offer a solution to mitigate the guy's damages. It won't and shouldn't be huge, BUT he may well be offered something beyond the value of the phone.