There’s a bit of a kerfluffle arising from the discolored iPhone 3GSes out there. Some users insist that the new phone is to fast for its britches and is cooking the case, but one Apple technician seems to think it could be the result of faulty cases. Really, sir. I find your ideas fascinating and would like to subscribe to your newsletter.

It’s certainly not outside the realm of possibility, but there are steps to be taken to prove it. The FrenchiPhone post suggests that a quick wipe with some alcohol takes the color right off. Is this the solution? A cheaply dyed leather case might transfer its color to the iPhone and account for wipe-able stains, but we’ll wait for the other users with toasty iPhones to give it a shot.

[via Wired]