Following the iPhone Air teardown, iFixit turned its eyes and its screwdrivers to the iPhone 17 Pro, and found that the device packs a combination of welcome improvements and one setback when it comes to repairability. Here are the details. more…

Apple has weakly attempted to combat "scratchgate" by claiming some of the scratches seen on in-store iPhone 17 models are really the MagSafe retail stands wearing onto the iPhone itself.

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The iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max units on display at retail are showing scratches and dents within 24 hours, sparking a round of "scratchgate" discussion online.

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In good news, battery replacement is a lot easier than earlier models Video  Owners of Apple's iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max have been reporting that the shell of their pricey handsets is getting scratched up already, and the reason appears to be a shift to aluminum.…

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OnePlus started delivering official details about its next smartphone last week, but we had yet to see a full glimpse at the company’s latest redesign. If you’ve been wondering exactly what the OnePlus 15 might look like, well, wonder no more — we finally have official renders that show off practically every inch of this device in an all-new shade. more…

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Apple should release its internal ChatGPT-like app publicly to give its revamped AI system more credibility. Also: New MacBooks and external Mac monitors get closer; more on the iPhone 17 Pro’s “scratchgate” controversy; and Tim Cook’s latest memo to employees.

In the aftermath of the iPhone 17 launch, there was a bit of a ‘scratchgate’ controversy as customers noticed iPhone 17 and iPhone Air demo units in stores were already showing noticeable signs of wear on their backs. Apple investigated and commented that these marks were caused by material transfer from older MagSafe chargers being used to display the phones on the Apple Store tables. At the time, the company said it was working to address the issue in stores. We may now be seeing the solution; Consomac spotted new MagSafe chargers in use at the Apple Store that include an outer silicone ring. more…

Social media users quickly gave the issue a name: "scratchgate." This new nickname highlights questions about how tough these new phones really are. Apple had

Seit dem Marktstart der neuen iPhones machen immer wieder Bilder des iPhone 17 Pro die Runde, in denen man durchaus stark zerkratzte Modelle sieht. Doch …

Benjamin and Chance reflect on how Apple describes the unibody in iPhone history. Then, Benjamin shares his experiences with his first week of having the iPhone Air, meanwhile online durability and battery tests show impressive results across the new iPhone lineup. Nevertheless, Apple is forced to comment on 17 Pro ‘ScratchGate’, and the first iOS 26.1 beta adds some new swipe gestures in the Music app. And in Happy Hour Plus, Chance tries the new Jupiter environment in visionOS 26, as Apple previews a swathe of new third-party immersive video content in the works. Subscribe at 9to5mac.com/join. * Sponsored by iMazing: iMazing lets you back up, transfer, and manage your iPhone and iPad data like never before — including messages, photos, music, WhatsApp, voicemails, battery health, and more. No cloud required. Use code 9to5mac-20off to get 20% off, exclusively for 9to5Mac listeners. Visit iMazing.com/9to5mac. * Sponsored by Shopify: Grow your business no matter what stage you’re in. Sign up for a $1 per month trial at shopify.com/happyhour. * Sponsored by HelloFresh: America’s #1 meal kit! Get 10 Free Meals with a Free Item For Life at HelloFresh.com/happyhour10fm. more…