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Brands have a field day with Apple's #Bendgate woes

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By now we have all heard the new woes that has hit Apple fans with its latest iPhone 6 which can apparently bend out of shape when placed in our pockets. There’s even been a hashtag created (#Bendgate) for the new finding. (Read also: iPhone 6 + users bend it like Beckham)Leading the Apple trolling this time around is Kit Kat. Check it out:https://twitter.com/KITKAT/status/514817515177123841Last year Google also announced that its Android mobile operating system will appear on 50 million KitKat wrappers around the world - which makes this a double burn for Apple! Aside from product placement, the partnership also gave consumers a chance to win Nexus 7 tablets, Google Play credits and coupons for the candy.Good one Kit Kat.Competitors LG also tried to take a jab at the new bendable feature. A little half-hearted if you ask me, but you decide:https://twitter.com/LGUSAMobile/status/514817371911901184https://twitter.com/LGUK/status/514090056307339265https://twitter.com/LGUK/status/514721382471442433And no way will Samsung miss out on this epic opportunity. Check it out:https://twitter.com/SamsungMobile/status/515074944485449728Meanwhile, this image has also been making its rounds. We're not sure if it was done by Samsung or a fan but its hilarious nonetheless!HTC and Nokia joined in the fun as well!https://twitter.com/HTCUSA/status/514904626064150528https://twitter.com/NokiaHomebase/status/515108380365836289And a hilarious one from Heineken followed soon after:https://twitter.com/Heineken_NL/status/515115070251364352Have you seen any more jabs? Share with us below.

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