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Aamir Siddiqui / Android Authority
TL;DR
- Early iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max buyers and users are reporting scratches and scuffs just days after launch.
- Tech YouTuber JerryRigEverything also found that the sharp edges around the camera bump chip are easily damaged due to Apple’s design choices this year.
- Shoppers worldwide are reporting scratches on display models and early units, with “Scratchgate” now trending on social media platforms.
Just days after Apple launched its latest flagship handsets,…
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