A rare look inside the durability lab where Apple tortures its products

A rare look inside the durability lab where Apple tortures its products

Apple puts its products through a lot of tests during the development process, intended to ensure they have a long and reliable life even in challenging conditions. The company tests at least 10,000 iPhones prior to launch in an attempt to cover all the bases. It’s not often the iPhone maker lets outsiders into its labs, but Apple invited some of those attending WWDC 2025 to visit one to see for themselves the conditions it expects its gadgets t…

Inside Apple's Durability Lab: Testing Products to the Limit - Digital Phablet

Apple rigorously tests its products throughout the development cycle to ensure they endure the real-world challenges they will face. Before any iPhone hits the market, the company evaluates over 10,000 units to ensure reliability under various conditions. Although Apple typically restricts access to its testing labs, the company recently opened its doors to select attendees at WWDC 2025, allowing them to explore how their devices are prepared fo…