Soon after the launch of the iPhone 17 Pro models, shoppers walking into Apple Stores have met with an unexpected surprise of seeing scratches appearing on the devices. Demo units that should have looked pristine were instead showing faint lines across the glass and small blemishes around the camera bump. For a device marketed as Apple’s toughest and most refined design yet, the sight immediately sparked debate over durability concerns .

Apple is updating MagSafe stands with silicone rings and stricter cleaning routines to stop scratches on iPhone 17 Pro demo units

However, the reality is far different than it first appeared, as the scratches showing up in stores aren’t necessarily a reflection of the device’s real-world toughness, but rather the byproduct of how these demo devices are

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