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The latest teardown of Apple 's flagship iPhone 17 Pro by iFixit has revealed some interesting insights about its design and functionality. The disassembly process, which involved prying and suction cups, showed that Apple has ditched the dual-entry design. This change means that now only the back Ceramic Shield can be replaced while other repairs require removing the display first.

Scratch issue

Addressing the 'scratchgate' controversy

The teardown looked into the "scratchgate" controversy surrounding the iPhone 17 Pro. A level 4 Mohs hardness test can scratch flat surfaces of the iPhone 17 Pro without peeling the anodized layer. On the camera plateau, where the anodization sits on another anodized layer instead of aluminium, the layer can flake off—an effect call

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