Consumers continue to frantically search the iPhone 6 for any flaws, while the media rejoices over the emergence of a new “gateway” on Twitter. Apparently, the device is not as “innocent” as Apple would have you believe.
Early adopters of the iPhone 6, especially long-haired women and bearded men, are complaining about their hair getting caught in the seam between the front glass and the aluminum casing.
Users immediately took to Twitter and reported the issue with the hashtag #hairgate. Considering the number of reports on Twitter, the problem seems to be already known worldwide.
“My hair keeps getting caught in the tiny seam between the glass and aluminum on my iPhone 6,” writes Kavan (using the Twitter handle @KavKilledKenny).
User Paul Peavler says: "The seam on my iPhone 6 where the aluminum meets the glass is sure to catch my hair and pull it.".
Some were apparently so overwhelmed by the problem that they returned their phones to Apple, asking for a refund.
The problem isn't unique to the iPhone 6, though. Several other devices, including the Samsung Galaxy Note 4, also have design quirks that cause hair to get caught in the casing. However, with the iPhone 6 just hitting the market, it's obvious why these reports are flooding the internet.
One could argue that this is a simple annoyance that one could live with, but first one would have to be able to put oneself in the shoes of someone who really knows how much it affects the proper use of the phone. However, we think Zach Galifianakis would completely agree with this opinion. After all, you wouldn't want to be afraid of your most familiar gadget.
Between #beardgate and #hairgate, the iPhone 6 seems to have been under siege from the start. However, it's worth noting that these reports aren't uncommon. If the phone were less expensive, you'd hear far fewer complaints.
My hair keeps getting caught in the tiny seam between the glass and aluminum on my iPhone 6
– Kavan (KavKilledKenny) October 1, 2014
#Beardgate is real. I thought I was the only one! Let me tell you, it really hurts!
— Vik Binning (@VikBinning) October 4, 2014
But let's keep in mind that there are many who enjoy trolling, and they practice it at the first opportunity.
