The unintended extra feature has been dubbed 'bend gate'
Thinner design and the use of aluminium metal causes the deform
The next-generation Apple smartphones launched on Friday
Apple has not yet commented on the reports
Owners of the new iPhone 6 Plus have been left angered as it emerged the phone can bend out of shape simply when stored in a pocket.
Since the new model launched on Friday, a small but growing number of iPhone 6 Plus owners have reported the issue that significantly alters the appearance of the phone.
The problem, dubbed 'bend gate' by some on social media sites, is due to the phone's thin aluminium exterior - but can be solved by ensuring the middle of the phone is not subjected to a large force.
