London, Sep 26 - Responding to allegations that said that Apple's new handsets were prone to bending, the tech giant has said that such damage is quite "rare" during normal use, a report said.

A statement released by the company said that the handsets were built out of "anodised aluminium, which is tempered for extra strength" and featured stainless steel and titanium parts in the areas that were likely to experience the most stress. It added that only high-quality materials were chosen to enhance the strength and durability of the phone, reported the BBC.

Apple said that it had performed rigorous tests throughout the development cycle to ensure that the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus meet or exceed all high-quality standards and endure everyday wear and tear.

It said that a total of nine customers had reported a bent iPhone 6 Plus so far.

Media outlets across the globe had reported that several iPhone 6 owners had complained that their handsets got bent after being carried in trousers pockets without a case. (ANI)