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Apple Addresses iPhone 17 Pro Scratches, Durability Concerns

9/25/2025

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Apple Defends Durability

Apple Inc. states scratches on iPhone 17 Pro come from worn MagSafe stands and will be replaced in stores.
iFixit and JerryRigEverything assess overall durability but note the camera plateau's anodization is weak and prone to scratching.
They warn the aluminum frame near the camera edges may wear over time.
Apple maintains that the anodization meets industry standards.

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Apple Defends Durability

Apple Inc. states scratches on iPhone 17 Pro come from worn MagSafe stands and will be replaced in stores.
iFixit and JerryRigEverything assess overall durability but note the camera plateau's anodization is weak and prone to scratching.
They warn the aluminum frame near the camera edges may wear over time.
Apple maintains that the anodization meets industry standards.