Poll: Do you care if your phone scratches easily?

The new iPhone 17 Pro's scratchgate has made us question if scratches on phones are really a big deal. What do you think?

Worried about your iPhone 17 scratching? Apple says don't be

People are calling out scratches on the back of new iPhone 17 models, even ones still in the store. A teardown from iFixit explains why the problem occurs, while Apple has finally responded with an ...

Here’s Why There’s a Line at the Bottom of Your Phone Screen

You've seen that little line on your smartphone, but why is it there? We'll explain how to use it—and how to get rid of it on ...
PCMag

Does Your New iPhone 17 Have Scratches? Apple Says Do This to Fix It

According to Apple, the scratch marks on iPhone 17 demo units should just rub off. However, tech experts say the Pro models suffer from a different issue.

How I'm protecting my iPhone 17 Pro Max from 'scratchgate' - despite what Apple says

Social media has been awash with concerns that the new iPhone 17 -- specifically the iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max that come in the deep blue finish -- are susceptible to wear and damage. Specifically, ...
Make Tech Easier

How to Overhaul Your iPhone Lock Screen

OS 26 brings new ways to customize your iPhone lock screen. Here are all the options you can use to overhaul your iPhone lock ...
CNET

The iPhone 17 Pro Is Solidly Repairable, 'Scratchgate' Notwithstanding

The charging ports and speakers are not easy to repair. The iPhone 17 Pro has five different types of screws, not including ...

iPhone 17 Pro's Teardown Shines Light on the Scratching Issue

An analysis of the iPhone 17 Pro scratching issue reveals a surprising truth, with Apple offering its own response as well.