'Bendgate' is still causing headaches for iPhone 6 users two years later

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The iPhone 6.

Apple appears to be aware of faulty touchscreens on some iPhone 6 units, even if it isn't saying so publicly.

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And the two-year-old "bendgate" controversy is likely to blame.

According to a report by Motherboard's Jason Koebler, Apple's technical support Genius staff at Apple stores have been told about the so-called "touch disease" issue that causes the iPhone 6 touchscreen to stop working.

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Genius staff were told to replace the screens if they're still under warranty, according to the report.

Apple hasn't publicly acknowledged the faulty touchscreens on the two-year-old model of the iPhone 6. The problem appears to be related to the bending issue that affected some iPhone 6 units. Over time, the bending can allegedly damage the touchscreen so that it becomes unusable.

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The iPhone 6s and iPhone 7 are made from a strong kind of aluminum alloy that prevents bending, so they shouldn't have the same "touch disease" problem.

Apple did not respond to requests for comment.

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