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iPhone 17s Are Getting Scratched. Buyers Aren't Happy | Users on social media are calling the new iPhones 'scratch magnets,' and advising buyers to ensure they are using a phone case. Some even called the trend 'scratchgate.'


Users on social media are calling the new iPhones 'scratch magnets,' and advising buyers to ensure they are using a phone case. Some even called the trend 'scratchgate.'

Social media reports have surfaced that seem to independently back up the claims, with users taking to platforms like X to voice their displeasure about the condition of their devices. Before joining PCMag in 2024, I picked up bylines in BBC News, The Guardian, The Times of London, The Daily Beast, Vice, Slate, Fast Company, The Evening Standard, The i, TechRadar, and Decrypt Media. I’ve covered everything from crypto scandals to the art world, as well as conspiracy theories, UK politics, and Russia and foreign affairs.

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