Apple iPhone 5 purple halo solutions

Company's suggestion
Readjust the camera         
Block off light using your hand to get rid of any halos
Apple claims that the flare is a normal phenomenon when small cameras are exposed to a nearby light source at a certain angle.                
Fotodix has come out with an accessory called camhoodie which the company claims to reduce the flare by great margin. This accessory costs around 25$.