While the new iPhone 17 Pro models boast impressive durability claims for their glass surfaces, early hands-on reports and durability tests have identified a specific cosmetic vulnerability. Since the device’s launch on September 22, 2025, users and reviewers have noted that the sharp, anodized aluminum edge of the rear camera plateau is prone to chipping and scuffing.
iPhone 17 Pro 'Scratchgate' issues are real: protect yours now
New iPhone 17 units show scratches in stores. Here’s why it happens and how you should protect your phone today.
iPadOS 26 hurts touch-only users — here’s why
iPadOS 26 finally did the thing power users asked for: real windows that behave like windows. On a desk, with a keyboard and trackpad, it feels modern and fast. External displays make sense. File work is less fiddly. Even small quality-of-life tweaks like a quick swipe for the clock in fullscreen help.
WhatsApp Adds Message Translation to iOS Supporting 19 Languages
WhatsApp introduces built-in message translations on iOS and Android, supporting multiple languages with on-device privacy and automatic chat translation.
Tim Cook Returns to Tokyo for Apple Ginza Reopening
Apple CEO Tim Cook visits Tokyo for the grand reopening of Apple Ginza, the company’s first international store, reopening September 26.
iPhone 17 Pro Teardown Reveals Vapor Chamber Cooling and Scratchgate Issues
iFixit’s iPhone 17 Pro teardown reveals new vapor chamber cooling, battery tray design, scratchgate concerns, and a mixed 7/10 repairability score.
iPhone 17 and Air users hit by Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and CarPlay bugs
iPhone 17 and iPhone Air users report Wi-Fi and Bluetooth dropouts affecting CarPlay. Reports suggest a software bug fix is coming.
Apple Wallet to Add US Passport Support in iOS 26 Soon
Apple confirms U.S. passport support in Wallet with iOS 26 later this year, expanding digital ID use beyond state licenses.
iPhone Mirroring gets Live Activities in macOS Tahoe
Apple expands iPhone Mirroring in macOS Tahoe with Live Activities, letting you view and manage real-time iPhone updates directly on Mac.
This iPhone Trick Opens Any App's Settings in a Single Tap
A clever and remarkably simple iPhone Shortcut is gaining attention for its ability to solve a common annoyance: digging through menus to find an app’s specific settings. The one-tap solution allows you to jump directly from any application to its corresponding page within the Settings app.