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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Technology
Anthony Cuthbertson

New iPhones are ‘scratch magnets’, owners complain

The new iPhone 17 has been dubbed a “scratch magnet” by some users, who complain that certain models are particularly prone to visible scuffs and marks.

Within hours of Apple’s latest smartphone going on sale on Friday, customers were sharing images on social media of the iPhone 17 Air, Pro and Pro Max models displaying superficial damage.

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