YouTubers are once again testing the limits of Apple's latest iPad Pro, despite its robust design making this task more challenging than before. As viewers, you might be questioning if they are only doing this for views or other purposes.
The Controversy of Destructive Testing
Prominent YouTubers like JerryRigEverything and AppleTrack are gaining attention by putting the new M4 iPad Pro through grueling tests far beyond normal usage.
JerryRigEverything, for instance, humorously asks, "Can it survive everyday life?" while subjecting the device to anything but everyday scenarios.
AppleTrack, acknowledging the high costs of such videos, appeals for more subscribers to sustain this content.
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The Dubious Justification
According to Apple Insider, these content creators claim they spend money on these devices to provide exclusive insights into their durability, supposedly offering viewers valuable information on whether they need to handle their iPads with care. However, the scientific rigor of these tests often falls short of Apple's meticulous quality assessments.
The Impact on Apple and Its Engineers
Watching these videos can be disheartening, especially considering the countless hours and immense effort invested by designers and engineers worldwide to create these sophisticated devices. It's not just a financial loss for Apple; it's a disregard for the hard work and innovation of its employees. The narrative these YouTubers create often unfairly suggests that if an iPad can be broken through extreme force, it indicates a failure on Apple's part.
A Closer Look at the Testing
JerryRigEverything starts his test by noting a minor imperfection in his iPad Pro-a 0.1-degree deviation from perfect straightness. Despite acknowledging the impressive build quality and the addition of an extra spine for structural support, he concludes with dramatic proclamations of "catastrophic failure" after deliberately destroying the device.
AppleTrack echoes a similar sentiment, initially praising the iPad Pro's resilience despite its thinness and advanced OLED display. However, these acknowledgments are buried under the spectacle of destruction, which is what ultimately captures the audience's attention.
The Reality Behind These Videos
As Apple Insider writes, the primary outcome of these videos is not a meaningful assessment of the iPad Pro's durability but rather a spectacle designed to attract views and generate revenue. This content offers little practical benefit to users, who are unlikely to subject their devices to such extreme conditions. The trend underscores a broader issue: the prioritization of entertainment and clicks over informative and respectful content.
The True Cost of Destructive Testing
As long as these videos continue to garner attention, YouTubers will keep making them, driven by the revenue from views rather than the actual value provided to consumers.
While it's crucial to test and verify product claims, there's a responsible way to do it that respects the effort behind the technology and genuinely informs the audience. The current trend of destructive testing, unfortunately, seems more focused on sensationalism than service.
There might be some content creators who pour their heart into honest reviews of gadgets, but these are "rare gems" on the internet.
