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Shocked and awed! iPhone suffers no damage after falling 16000 feet from crisis-hit Alaska Airline jet

In surprising news, an iPhone survives a 16000-foot fall from an Alaska Air plane. It received no damage or scratch, showcasing its durability.

By: HT TECH
Updated on: Jan 09 2024, 12:09 IST
An Alaska Airlines incident, where the plane’s window exploded in mid-air caused panic among passengers. When the incident took place, an iPhone was sucked out from the shattered window. (Unsplash)
1/5 An Alaska Airlines incident, where the plane’s window exploded in mid-air caused panic among passengers. When the incident took place, an iPhone was sucked out from the shattered window. (Unsplash)
Thereafter, an X user named Bates found an iPhone on the roadside with aeroplane mode on and half battery. Bates also checked the message which said “Open to a baggage claim for #AlaskaAirlines ASA1282”. The X user reported, “Survived a 16,000-foot drop perfectly intact! When I called it in, Zoe at @NTSB said it was the SECOND phone to be found. No door yet." (Unsplash)
2/5 Thereafter, an X user named Bates found an iPhone on the roadside with aeroplane mode on and half battery. Bates also checked the message which said “Open to a baggage claim for #AlaskaAirlines ASA1282”. The X user reported, “Survived a 16,000-foot drop perfectly intact! When I called it in, Zoe at @NTSB said it was the SECOND phone to be found. No door yet." (Unsplash)
Due to the iPhone’s Dynamic Island, it is assumed that it might be the iPhone 14 Pro model or the new iPhone 15 model, however, the model was not specified in the shared post. The shocking part of the whole incident was that the iPhone was retrieved without any damage, scratch, dent, or anything. (AP)
3/5 Due to the iPhone’s Dynamic Island, it is assumed that it might be the iPhone 14 Pro model or the new iPhone 15 model, however, the model was not specified in the shared post. The shocking part of the whole incident was that the iPhone was retrieved without any damage, scratch, dent, or anything. (AP)
According to an India Today report, through an email on the iPhone, the phone's connection to the Alaska aeroplane was identified with the subject 'Alaska Airlines Baggage Receipt.” While the Alaska plane incident created a lot of panic, the discussion around the iPhone’s durability is skyrocketing.  (AFP)
4/5 According to an India Today report, through an email on the iPhone, the phone's connection to the Alaska aeroplane was identified with the subject 'Alaska Airlines Baggage Receipt.” While the Alaska plane incident created a lot of panic, the discussion around the iPhone’s durability is skyrocketing.  (AFP)

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The incident showcases Apple’s efforts to develop products with premium quality and strong build to keep their iPhones durable in all circumstances. This case case could be a great example strong smartphone build which did not get affected by the 16000-foot drop.  (Unsplash)
5/5 The incident showcases Apple’s efforts to develop products with premium quality and strong build to keep their iPhones durable in all circumstances. This case case could be a great example strong smartphone build which did not get affected by the 16000-foot drop.  (Unsplash)
First Published Date: 09 Jan, 12:09 IST
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