At almost every iPhone launch, the internet is in a frenzy over a cause (sometimes genuine but very often exaggerated or downright illusory) related to the new models. The battery failing, the device bending too easily, the antenna playing up...
Scratched iPhone 17 Pro/Pro Max demonstration? No, but the MagSafe brackets stuck on them yes££££
This year, the controversial topic in vogue is an increased sensitivity to scratches, which caused a lot of talk, even though the devices were not yet on sale. Images of iPhone Air and iPhone 17 Pro/Pro Max being demonstrated in Apple Stores, riddled with scratches on the back, especially the dark-colored models, have multiplied on social networks. Contacted by 9to5mac, Apple offered reassurance: these are stains left by the MagSafe mounts used in Apple stores. The brand stated that it will take the necessary measures, likely simply replacing these mounts.
In any case, it would be foolhardy to walk around with a smartphone costing over €1,000 without a decent protective case, even if it means hiding the undeniable beauty of these new iPhones.
