Discover how the iPhone 17 performs in durability tests, from scratch resistance to waterproofing and drop tests. Built to last!

Apple confirms the scratch culprit is its MagSafe display stands for in-store iPhone demo units. I dug in deeper.

Hours after the iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max launch, users reported problems with scratching, a controversy quickly dubbed 'scratchgate.' ...

The aluminum body of the iPhone 17 Pro will fare far better on that metric, and the back glass window which enables MagSafe wireless charging uses a Ceramic Shield cover this year, which should make ...

Apple says marks seen on iPhone 17 Pro demo units are removable residue and not scratches, and defends durability in response to user concerns.

I’ve been covering lifestyle content for over seven years. A lightweight and durable metal like aluminum lends itself well to luggage, as it can hold up to the bumps and rough handling that can come ...

Protecting your new iPhone 17 Pro can be approached in two ways: either avoid setting it down or invest in a case. The iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max come with a metal camera bump and aluminum ...

The controversy, which has been dubbed "scratchgate" on social media, erupted within hours of the new iPhone's launch, casting a long and unwelcome shadow over what should have been a triumphant ...

Apple has weakly attempted to combat "scratchgate" by claiming some of the scratches seen on in-store iPhone 17 models are really the MagSafe retail stands wearing onto the iPhone itself.

Edges on the iPhone 17 Pro's camera bar are prone to scratching, but Apple says its finish exceeds industry standards.

Jobs famously told a Gizmodo reader, “There is no reception issue. Stay tuned,” following the launch of the iPhone 4 when consumers found that gripping the phone in a certain way that covered the ...

Apple's anodized coating on top of aluminum is too thin on the edges of the camera plateau, leading to scratches and scuffs even via keys and coins.