Apple Says Fingerprints Can 'Temporarily Alter the Color' of iPhone 15 Pro's Titanium Frame

[MacRumors]

In a support document updated today, Apple indicates that fingerprints might "temporarily alter the color" of the titanium frame on the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max. Fortunately, Apple says this is not a permanent condition, as the fingerprints can be wiped off just like on any other iPhone to restore a clean finish.

"For iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max, the oil from your skin might temporarily alter the color of the outside band," says Apple. "Wiping your iPhone with a soft, slightly damp, lint-free cloth will restore the original look."

Photos of iPhone 15 Pro models with visible fingerprints on the titanium frame have been circulating on social media since the devices were announced last week, but customers should not be concerned about permanent damage. None of this information should be a surprise, but now it is on the record from Apple.

All of the iPhone 15 models launch this Friday, with orders already beginning to arrive to customers in Australia and New Zealand.

Article Link: Apple Says Fingerprints Can 'Temporarily Alter the Color' of iPhone 15 Pro's Titanium Frame

 

[abatabia]

I smell and sense an incoming gate. Wouldn’t mind at all if I’m wrong.

 

[Aquaporin]

Who isn't using a case though. Not excusing the design choice by Apple, but I've dropped enough iPhones over the years to know better than to go in the nude.

 

[CarAnalogy]

Do they link to the Apple Polishing Cloth in the advisory?

An interesting thing to actually comment about. Next up:

“Smudges Sometimes Visible on Displays”

Film at 11.

 

[surfzen21]

It's like wrapped cars that change color depending on the way the light hits it.

I think its cool and so does Apple and if you disagree you're wrong.

 

[arggg14]

Gosh that looks awful.

 

[Fuzzball84]

If this was a support document updated today... this means it either wasn't noticed during materials and product testing, or that it was noticed but not considered such an issue that they would include it in a support document. Either way, it's either a lack of in depth and rigorous product testing, or them just expecting people not to notice such things. Both bizarre to have been overlooked by such a big and successful company.

 

[Mr. 123]

Man the stainless steel looks more durable. I wonder if this is an issue with the natural titanium as well. Watch ultra owners must have some experience I take it?

 

[Bigkool2inSC]

Who isn't using a case though. Not excusing the design choice by Apple, but I've dropped enough iPhones over the years to know better than to go in the nude.

I don't use a case. I do wipe my phone sides a lot.. currently the 14 pro I have now. Don't care though.. part of the tradeoff..

 

[Fuzzball84]

It's not so much that you're holding it wrong, that you're holding it.

Maybe they will update support document to state that iPhone is intended to be used with Apple Watch and AirPods.. where it is necessary to touch iPhone.. please use microfibre cloth...

 

[hoodafoo]

Is it me or does the titanium finish look like cheap stainless steel trim from a fridge?

 

[jclardy]

So...is this just a thing with the blue/black models? I've only seen these photos going around of the blue one. I went with Natural, so I guess I'll see tomorrow morning.

 

[jz0309]

but here I thought fingerprints were a thing of the past with this new Ti frame?????

 

[jz0309]

Do they link to the Apple Polishing Cloth in the advisory?

An interesting thing to actually comment about. Next up:

“Smudges Sometimes Visible on Displays”

Film at 11.

not the cloth, the fine woven case actually

 

[F23]

hence why the Apple Polishing Cloth compatible devices list now includes the iPhone 15 Pro & Max 😂

 

[cuencap]

Wait until users start getting snail trails on the titanium from rubbing against other items #snailgate

 

[Mrkevinfinnerty]

Oilygate

 

[tomtad]

Who isn't using a case though. Not excusing the design choice by Apple, but I've dropped enough iPhones over the years to know better than to go in the nude.

Lucky for you Apple has a ‘catastrophically bad’ FineWoven case to protect your iPhone from discolouring

 

[WolfSnap]

Wait until users start getting snail trails on the titanium from rubbing against other items #snailgate

What exactly are you suggesting that the phones will be rubbed against??

 

[jdavid_rp]

Who isn't using a case though. Not excusing the design choice by Apple, but I've dropped enough iPhones over the years to know better than to go in the nude.

Well, I don't use a case, just a magsafe wallet. Yes, my iPhone corners have seen better days but I don't really care about reselling value so I prefer to keep my iPhone 12 mini as compact as possible

 

[GMShadow]

Man the stainless steel looks more durable. I wonder if this is an issue with the natural titanium as well. Watch ultra owners must have some experience I take it?

The Ultra is solid in my experience, but you don't hold it the way you do a phone.

 

[awshucks]

I personally would be fine if the Pro models used aluminum like the non-pro models, nearly everyone uses a case.

I mean it's not like Apple uses titanium on the MacBook Pro and aluminum on the MB Air.

 

[CarAnalogy]

not the cloth, the fine woven case actually

Seems like the FineWoven case might have the same problem but worse. I had a fabric case on an Android phone several years ago and it’s not as cool as it sounds. There’s a reason most cases are made from non-porous materials.

 

[jcshas]

My iPhone 15 Pro will be living its best life inside a protective case so this doesn't impact me.

 

[19callum93]

#FingerPrintGate