With all the hoopla surrounding every Apple launch, you’d have thought that consumers who bought the iPhone 5 would regard their devices with blind adoration. The iPhone 5 covers all the basic functionalities of a smartphone and more—it has all the bells and whistles, a design that is signature Apple, the ability to wow as a business phone, the works. Still, with its hefty price tag, people would want something worth their money. Thus, you can expect buyers to raise hell and high water when they spot problems with their beloved devices. Here are the common complaints against the iPhone 5, some serious and some seriously silly.
Leaking light
Some iPhone buyers report a light leaking just around its power connector. You can attribute the issue to some divine or extra-terrestrial being, or you can simply run to the nearest Apple store to have your device replaced.
Time travelling 
To further enhance the sci-fi iPhone angle, Verizon subscribers are complaining that a glitch on their new iPhones is causing them to seemingly travel in time. WebProNews reports the device is showing incorrect days and times, an issue that also affected iMessage. The time discrepancies varied from person to person, some saying that their phones were off by a few days or hours. The problem seems to come from Verizon’s end though, so we suggest that you call Verizon tech support to help you with this.
Bug eats Verizon data quotas
The Washington Post reports that an iPhone 5 bug cost some Verizon customers huge overusage fees. Apple support addressed this problem on this page. The solution involves installing a new carrier settings update and turning your phone off then back on again.
Purple Haze
Purple haze is not just in Jimi Hendrix’ brain, as iPhone 5 users also say that they see a purple flare in their photos whenever these were taken with a bright light.
Apple shrugged off the complaint by saying that this is a problem not only experienced by the iPhone 5, but also “most small cameras, including those in every generation of iPhone,” but buyers have commented that this is an issue they first experienced with the new iPhone. Apple support recommends that you slightly change the camera position or shield the lens to solve the purple haze effect.
Scuff marks and scratches
While the new iPhone’s screen seems scratch-resistant, the edges and back are apparently another story. Some consumers complained that their iPhones didn’t come out of their boxes all shiny, sporting scuff marks or scratches before they could even use it.
Bubbles and flickering light
Others, meanwhile, are saying that they could spot an air bubble on their screens. Others also say that they their screens flicker. Phones Review says that the flickering issue was experienced when users typed on their keyboards. iDownload Blog says that an iOS 6 update is expected to fix this problem.
Wi-Fi un-connectivity
Over at the Apple discussion threads, unhappy users are complaining that they can’t find Wi-Fi networks, keep losing their connections or experience slow Wi-Fi connections. Others found a workaround to the problem by setting their HTTP proxy to Automatic. However, this solution apparently doesn’t work for everybody.
Lightning dock connector, not too light on the pocket
Some Apple users are also miffed that the tech giant has decided to use a smaller connector called Lightning with their new devices. If you want your new toys to connect with old Apple products, you’d need a $29 adapter (plus $10 if it goes with a cable), which even then doesn’t support iPod out or video. If you want a cheaper Lightning adapter, Chinese firm iPhone5Mod has found a solution and is selling one for $19 apiece.
Apple Maps goes to the wrong direction
The new Maps application also got a lot of flak from disappointed users who found Maps information to be incomplete or comically inaccurate. Apple seems to take the complaint quite seriously; CEO Tim Cook himself issued an apology letter, admitting that “we fell short.”
It’s too light
Another “light” problem some users are having is that the new iPhone is “too light” or feels like a toy. Well guess what, it is supposed to be light. In fact, this is supposed to be one of the main selling points of the iPhone. Good news is that ridiculous complaints like this earned the iPhone 5 a spot on Saturday Night Live. Watch it; it’s easily one of the most hilarious SNL skits ever.
“Disappointing” sales
Business Insider reports that Apple sold over 5 million iPhones, below Apple analyst Gene Munster’s estimated sales of 6-10 million.
Why No NFC
Apple took a pass at near-field communications (NFC) technology; instead, it chose to promote Passbook mobile payment software on iOS 6. Some say this is a good choice, since only a measly 2% of merchants are equipped with NFC reader terminals anyway. However, some say that this could be a loss, especially since competitors like Samsung and credit card companies are committed to developing the technology.
Any other iPhone 5 problem you’d like to report?