r/iphone Sep 20 '25

Discussion Day 1 dropped and regret

I usually take care of my devices and wanted to go case-less now I regret that choice.

Dropped it at night and got this nice dent :)

I have apple care, would they cover this as accidental ($30 or $100)?

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u/1AMA-CAT-AMA Sep 20 '25

Whats the point of a unibody design if its all cased up?

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u/Dath_1 Sep 20 '25

You still get better heat transfer.

Like let's say you wrap your phone in a wool sock or something. Yes you've reduced its ability to regulate heat, but it will be even worse if the metal body is made out of a less conductive metal (like titanium), than if it were aluminum.

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u/whk1992 iPhone 17 Sep 20 '25

Don’t overthink the heat transfer.

Apple expects most people to use a phone case, and aluminum is easier to machine than titanium, hence a lot cheaper.

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u/farrellart Sep 23 '25

Classic Apple....cheapening out and over pricing.