Apple just can't catch a break with the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus. Right out of the gate users were complaining about iPhones that bend. Those complaints have largely died down, but now a growing number of users have a new complaint. Surface scratches appear to be affecting iPhone 6 displays in a way previous models did not. Users have taken to Apple's Discussion Forums to complain about the issue.
AppleInsider has first hand experience with this issue.
AppleInsider published the picture above which clearly shows surface scratches on the phone. Apple has not responded publicly to the complaints. Is this issue big enough to be considered "scratchgate?" We'll see.
AppleInsider has first hand experience with this issue.
AppleInsider has seen the issue first hand from a user who carries their phone in a microfiber satchel. In this case, as seen in the photo above, it appears as though the glass was perhaps raked against a hard, flat surface or etched with small debris, perhaps during polishing. The miniature trenches are deep enough to be felt with a thumbnail and can be seen when the display is turned off.
AppleInsider published the picture above which clearly shows surface scratches on the phone. Apple has not responded publicly to the complaints. Is this issue big enough to be considered "scratchgate?" We'll see.