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Apple Says Fingerprints Can 'Temporarily Alter the Color' of iPhone 15 Pro's Titanium Frame
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Comparatively few parts of fighter jets are made of titanium. It's used only where (a.) shape and/or strength must be maintained under extreme heat soak, and (b.) where extreme tensile strength is critical. Aerodynamic leading edges, turbine & afterburner mounts and exhaust, certain weapon mounts, etc. Planes are mostly made of more conventional metals, mostly aluminum.
Titanium alloys are highly adaptable to surface treatments that remain "clean" appearance, under ordinary observation, e.g., the standards by which we judge our cars. I've seen quite a few titanium in-the-raw aircraft parts and panels; all were mottled with natural patina. As I understood ground crews, these parts were generally not "Cleaned" per se, as their natural patina added surface hardness and chemical resistance.
OHHHHH BY THE WAY.
” YOU’RE HOLDING YOUR PHONES WRONG 2: APPLEGATE “
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
THE MOVIE.
Midnight blue M2 MacBook Air.
All the other M2 MacBook Air didn't get covered by finger prints, nor did they scuff like the midnight blue M2 MacBook Air.
They were working on the titanium finger print issue before the phones were released and they knew it.
So does this also include the natural titanium as well? If so that’s crazy
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
Finger prints on the titanium…how many people are actually this insane?
How dare you ... for suggesting FineWoven to be discontinued?
FineWoven is carbon neutral.
If we go back to leather cases, the planet will be gone in 2024.
They should just ask if you’re using a case, which 95+% do, and not care going for the lightest. Give me a plastic iPhone designed for use with a case in mind, with the pro features and we good.
Neat. Does not matter to me at all and likely 99.999% of other people who don't frequent on-line Apple forums. But I'm sure there are those who will make a big deal about it.
Yeah it's funny how they pushed the titanium frame during the keynote, when my instant reaction was "who cares most people just use a case?" They also discontinued the leather cases which is closer to something I actually care about as I've always liked them since the 5s. Apple being Apple. Go figure.
A titanium MacBook Pro would probably entice me to upgrade
In other news... water is wet. It's pathetic that they have to put out a statement about something that should be common sense. Humanity seems to be going backwards.
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“This affects only a small number* of people.”
*only those with fingers 😉
*only those with fingers 😉
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I’d probably sell a kidney for a space black titanium MacBook Pro.
I think the discoloration effect from fingerprints stays there temporarily even after you clean the phone.