I don't think Bendgate is overblown, someone from the Verge has just written an article about his iphone bending without being subjected to any unnecessary force. You can just head over to the Verge and read it (new article)

aiyo now i'm worried.. i bought the Spigen Ultra Hybrid case and it seems like the bumper frame does not look solid.. the person used Apple's own case and it can still bend; imagine using other cases that is not as solid as that.

oh i assumed he put it in both his back and front pocket. for me it will always be in the front pocket. if the service center is as responsive and helpful as theirs, then it should be okay. but then again, the hassle of going there as well as re-inserting your data and setting your phone back is a troublesome process.
if it is a hit or miss for minor defects (button, screen), it is still acceptable. this on the other hand is bending man, with a case on (and it's their own case)! that is a red flag already. and yeah the other issue is the service center's willingness to accept the fact that we did not bend it on purpose. if they can easily acknowledge it, then there's no problem. but if they don't.. we have to get ready to face a major headache. i don't mind using a case to avoid the phone from bending but if the majority of the cases can't do that, then we will be constricted to a very limited amount of cases that can actually help avoid it from bending (and that would be those tough/rugged cases only) which is quite worrisome.

That one i know..... I just one the other way around... And another thing, after i snap a photo n suddenly i feel want to share with my whatsapp group so how? I think is quite troublesome to go back and open up whatsapp then need scroll to find the photo that i just snap...