His humor survived the autodubbing, which I started watching as I considered playing back (TTS) a translated copy of the transcript (figuring a state-of-the-art machine translation would be better—but not necessary). Thanks
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Two iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone Air Colors Appear to Scratch More Easily
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His humor survived the autodubbing, which I started watching as I considered playing back (TTS) a translated copy of the transcript (figuring a state-of-the-art machine translation would be better—but not necessary). Thanks
It’s iPhone 17 release day.
This is when the Apple Hype Bubble is burst by reality. Buyers having parted with their cash or chose to go into debt via financing, meet the reality that these products are not perfect. Nor are they particularly durable under all conditions.
Apple creates a reality distortion field that can be misleading for some consumers. The image of perfect or near perfect products that often cannot be achieved. The Apple faithful have bought into the hype, and some of them continue to believe the marketing claims till delivery day arrives and beyond.
That day has arrived, time to get into acceptance.
This is when the Apple Hype Bubble is burst by reality. Buyers having parted with their cash or chose to go into debt via financing, meet the reality that these products are not perfect. Nor are they particularly durable under all conditions.
Apple creates a reality distortion field that can be misleading for some consumers. The image of perfect or near perfect products that often cannot be achieved. The Apple faithful have bought into the hype, and some of them continue to believe the marketing claims till delivery day arrives and beyond.
That day has arrived, time to get into acceptance.
This is not the first time a phone was particularly susceptible to scratches (remember the Jet Black iPhone 7, anyone?). I'm also quite certain that smartphones by other manufacturers, do indeed, scratch. Is it ideal? No. But most people will use a case on a $1000+ device anyway.
Not only am I still not going to use a case, but I have decided to occasionally veer carelessly while walking.
I just went down to my store, and the black and blue are just like this, only worse. This is in Japan where people are generally pretty gentle when handling things in stores. I checked the older models that have been there for a year and there was no such scratching. Fairly shocking.
Work requires I carry two phones, over the last ten years it's been an iPhone and an Android. I take care and always use a case.
Despite carrying Apples latest flagship ProMax models each year, sadly their finish hasn't been very reflective of the premium price I pay. Conversely my Android flagship's by Samsung or Google have been far more scratch and ding resistant.
Surely Apple could do better but it seems they're focused on maximizing profits by using the least expensive finish.
Every colored iPhone at my local store was already scratched up. The silver Pros and Airs did the best by far.
What about regular 17? They also claim to have Ceramic Shield so they should scratch just the same
It's going to be fine, this is just another very overblown issue, which people will forget in two weeks. I've used iPhones for 15 years and never used case and all iPhones handled time very well. I won't buy case for this 17 pro max either and i'm not worried at all that it will get scratches in normal usage.
And no normal usage isn't that you keep keys same pocket than phone like one here said earlier 😁
Less apparent though - see the video I shared earlier
The one in the store I went to looked fine. It was a light colour, though.
It was actually a little confusing. I have the blue 15 pro and was considering the blue 17 pro. I haven’t at all taken care of my 15, I put it in my pocket with another phone, sometimes keys, etc. The back is flawless. But the one in the store was completely scratched up. something must be up, I really don’t think they would release a product that scratches this easily.
Jerry‘s Video is now only for the iPhone air.
9to5Mac wrote:
„Basically all previous iPhones would show scratches at level 6. But the new Ceramic Shield 2 cover on iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone Air models has taken a tangible leap forward, with effectively no marks at level 6 and only minor light scratches at level 7.“
We will see how it turns out with the Aluminium of the Pros. But the „scratchgats“ where some internet dudes are farming there interactions currently, regarding the glass pieces, it’s simply not valid after Jerrys test.
There are also no signs that the backpiece glass scratches more easily.
9to5Mac wrote:
„Basically all previous iPhones would show scratches at level 6. But the new Ceramic Shield 2 cover on iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone Air models has taken a tangible leap forward, with effectively no marks at level 6 and only minor light scratches at level 7.“
We will see how it turns out with the Aluminium of the Pros. But the „scratchgats“ where some internet dudes are farming there interactions currently, regarding the glass pieces, it’s simply not valid after Jerrys test.
There are also no signs that the backpiece glass scratches more easily.
The scratch test refers to the front glass. He did not test the back of the black phone.
From what I’ve seen, if true, the quality and durability is poor this year. That’s inexcusable really considering the cost.
I am very happy with my 15 Pro. It has a clean back without "two tone" and it is very durable. I'll stick with it. Amazing device!