The iPhone 17 Pro’s “scratchgate” controversy has yet again reminded us of the importance of using cases with phones. If you haven’t noticed, hordes of users have observed scuff marks on iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max demo units across multiple retail stores, just hours after they were made available last week.

Naturally, if you were hoping to buy the new Pro models (as I was), you’re likely to feel concerned about making a $1,000 purchase (I certainly do!). Even if you do choose to move ahead, caution is likely to follow when using the iPhone 17 Pro or Pro Max every day.

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