Forget Bendgate. Now there's a new problem plaguing the iPhone 6 - Hairgate.
According to new reports, Apple is now being hit with a complaint that the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus trap user's hair or beard when they make calls.
"The seam on my iPhone 6 where the aluminum meets the glass is definitely catching my hair and pulling it out," said one user on Twitter.
Bearded users of the iPhone 6 were quick to join the complaints on social media sites. In fact, there's even a discussion about whether or not to make Beardgate a separate issue, or to keep it as a subset of Hairgate.
Despite the social media action, it is impossible to say whether or not this is a real issue or if once again people are blowing up an issue that really isn't worth blowing up.
Of course, the so-called issue is also the subject of jokes on social media websites, with the Atlanta International Fashion Week Twitter account even suggesting that the issue might be a secret ploy against hipsters whose facial hair has become a little too scraggly.
"Congrats, Apple, for finally getting hipsters to shave," said another Twitter user.
For some companies, the issue is perfect for marketing, with Gillette being quick to jump on the bandwagon.
"Your phone may be smarter than ever, but leave the shaving to the experts," said Gillette Co. on Twitter.
While the issue has certainly blown up, it could be worse. Recently the Samsung Galaxy Note 4 was the subject of what is being called "Gapgate," in which there is reportedly space between the frame of the phone and the display. In fact, some have even reported that the gap is large enough to fit a business card. While one might think that this is a serious issue, Samsung has issued a statement saying otherwise.
"The reported issue does not impact the functionality or quality of the Galaxy Note 4. We assure our customers that all Galaxy Note 4 units meet our strict manufacturing and quality control standards," said a spokesperson for Samsung.
Apple products have frequently been the subjects of blown-up issues. When the first Mac computer was released it was criticized by skeptics who said it was essentially a "toy." When the iPhone 4 came out, some users reported antenna issues that resulted in dropped calls. Bendgate is in the process of blowing over and it is almost certain that the same fate will befall Hairgate. Even many iPhone users are questioning the "issues."
"I have iPhone 6. Doesn't bend and doesn't snag hair. Who thinks up these things? Apple haters? Competitors?" tweeted tech consultant John Wooten.
