Swoop: Apple Promotes iPhone 15's Durability in Frantic New Ad - MacRumorsOpen MenuShow RoundupsShow Forums menuVisit ForumsOpen Sidebar
Skip to Content

Swoop: Apple Promotes iPhone 15's Durability in Frantic New Ad

Apple today promoted the durability of the iPhone 15's Ceramic Shield front glass in a new "Swoop" ad shared on its YouTube channel in Australia.


In the video, a magpie attempts to attack a woman riding a bicycle, causing her to fall over. In the process, the iPhone she was using for cycling directions also drops to the ground, but it does not suffer damage due in part to the Ceramic Shield.

Apple says the Ceramic Shield is "tougher than any smartphone glass." Introduced on iPhone 12 models in 2020, Apple advertised the ceramic-infused glass as increasing drop performance by 4x compared to the iPhone 11.

Popular Stories

Apple Mac Students College Ad

Apple Says Mac is 'Best Choice for College' in New Ad Aimed at Students

Monday May 11, 2026 6:36 am PDT by
Apple today shared a new ad that promotes MacBooks as the "best choice for college." In the 90-second video, students are frustrated by but eventually overcome creative block while working on assignments like screenplays and CADs. "Mac laptops are your best choice for college," says Apple. "Whether you're studying business, engineering, design, or the arts — get started on Mac." The...
Ads Are Coming to Apple Maps Feature

Ads Aren't in the Apple Maps App Yet, But They're Coming Soon

Wednesday May 13, 2026 4:15 pm PDT by
Apple released iOS 26.5 yesterday with a new Suggested Places feature in the Apple Maps app, which is a precursor to the ads that Apple plans to start showing later this year. There was some confusion over whether ads are live, but as of now, the Apple Maps app still doesn't have ads. Apple did start laying the groundwork for ads in iOS 26.5 and tested a splash screen, but no ads appeared...
Beats Pill Island Ad

Apple's New Beats Pill Ad Leans Into Reality TV Show 'Love Island USA'

Wednesday June 3, 2026 11:08 am PDT by
Apple today shared a new Beats Pill ad that pays tribute to the reality TV show Love Island USA, which returned for an eighth season this week. The ad does not mention Love Island USA, but the "Pill People" are said to have "entered the villa," which is a clear reference to the show. "If you're binging a full summer of island drama, you'll need battery life that can keep up," says Apple. ...

Top Rated Comments

31 months ago

Their next ad should show an iPhone blown out of an airplane at 16,000ft surviving the fall to the ground with no damage. That might be closer to reality than a woman riding a bike randomly attacked by a bird...did she steal some eggs or something?
Lol this is extremely common in Australia. Swooping season is a thing. And they really hate bike riders
Score: 12 Votes (Like | Disagree)
31 months ago

Their next ad should show an iPhone blown out of an airplane at 16,000ft surviving the fall to the ground with no damage. That might be closer to reality than a woman riding a bike randomly attacked by a bird...did she steal some eggs or something?
It's an Australian ad, and in Australia, this is our reality every year. Magpie's attack cyclist and pedestrians when they have eggs in their nest. You don't have the "steal some eggs" to be attacked, walking/running/riding by is enough to provoke them. Extremely common. Injuries are also very common, and I recall recently a baby died when the mother was attacked.

Proof: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-08-10/council-investigation-after-baby-dies-magpie-attack-brisbane/100364084
Score: 10 Votes (Like | Disagree)
31 months ago
Funny how the phone didn’t call emergency services, like it did in the OTHER iPhone-on-a-bike ad.
Score: 9 Votes (Like | Disagree)
31 months ago
No case? Right.
Score: 8 Votes (Like | Disagree)
one more Avatar
31 months ago
A brave soul, mounting it on a bike without a case! ✌️😉
Score: 6 Votes (Like | Disagree)
Harvey Zoltan Avatar
31 months ago
Something everyone living in Australia can relate to, being assaulted at least once in their life by a magpie.
Score: 6 Votes (Like | Disagree)