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Apple clarifies some iPhone 17 Pro 'scratches' are caused by MagSafe stands
Apple claims the markings on in-store iPhone 17 Pro units are residue from MagSafe stands, not scratches.
Apple's explanation suggests that simply cleaning demo iPhone 17 Pro units and replacing old MagSafe stands will prevent those markings from happening in the future. In a recent scratch test video, YouTuber JerryRigEverythingspeculated that Apple's decision to not add a chamfer or fillet to the sides of the iPhone 17 Pro's camera bump left it more prone to damage. Notably, at no point in 9to5Mac's reporting is Apple or a spokesperson actually quoted, though, which might suggest the company isn't ready to stick to a single explanation for the issues some users are dealing with.
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