I used my iPhone 5 without a case and I have to agree, the 5 was beautiful. The 6S I now have is too slippery to use without a case, though (even ignoring the 'unstable on its back' argument).

I would definitely buy a thicker phone though, especially if it gave me better battery life.

> That's just bad design.

It's _terrible_ design IMO. Of course all of Apple's promotional photography show the beautiful hardware, sans case. But in reality, the phones have glass backs, and are not designed to withstand any sort of physical abuse. So there's dissonance between what Apple is creating vs. how it is actually used.

One of the major complaints about Apple is form over function. If they wanted a better camera, they needed a thicker lens. Either they would have had to increase the width of the entire phone,make it slanted, or have the bump.

Then he shouldn't have made the iPhone 7 so damn slippery. I hate the case, but I hate the fact that I have to replace the fucking screen for 150 Euros due to it slipping from my dry fingers even more.

Now I have an ugly case and a spider-web criss-crossing the screen at the same time. This absolute need for a case with the 7 is a real major design flaw.

Your imagined Jony Ive sounds like a real peach.

Source?

Also note that some of the first iPhones had plastic backs.

I for one miss plastic, it is a hell of a lot more durable and doesn't have any of the issues with interference. There are lots of ways of making plastic feel premium as well.

Ever since having an iPhone 5S (now having 7) I've never had problems of it being slippery. I suppose it's how one holds a phone? I don't know, but I've never used a case either. Why would I pay a premium price for a premium looking phone when I'm going to hide it? I take care of my stuff, just as one would take care of a Lamborghini, but when the worst happens - like dropping the phone or wrecking your lambo - there's insurance. Every expensive device these days come with insurance, which any sane person will subscribe to.