A Taiwanese iPhone 8 Plus owner has claimed that her device split open while being charged with the supplied cable and plug adapter, posting photos that show damage consistent with a swollen battery. Other iPhone 8 Plus owners have reported experiencing similar issues: one Japanese owner claims his phone arrived in a comparable state, with the screen visibly detached from the body.



So far, the finger of blame is being pointed at the battery. Unconfirmed reports state the iPhone 8 Plus uses the same battery manufacturer, Amperex Technology Limited (ATL), as the Samsung Galaxy Note 7. But it’s worth remembering a couple of things. Firstly, many of the details surrounding this incident are hazy and unconfirmed. Take them with a grain of salt. Most of all, it’s worth remembering that even if the reports are true, they aren’t necessarily indicative of a trend. It could easily be a manufacturing flaw with a couple of individual devices.

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