"When commentators start appending the word 'gate' to an issue with Apple's products, you know it's a big one. From Antenna-gate (iPhone 4's network issues) to bend-gate (iPhone 6's structural issues), Apple has had the dubious honour of dealing with a few of these crises. Enter scratch-gate. (Image credit: Apple) Yep, it seems some iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone Air models are very prone to scratching."
"@Apple sorry but #Scratchgate is real and very disappointing - a case will help but i reckon even a few minutes without a case in the pocket with keys and the phone is damaged - truly shame on you! My iPhone 13 Pro Max has been without a case and there are NO scratches at all... pic.twitter.com/toWqY2Osv2 September 19, 2025"
The new iPhone lineup features radical design changes, including an ultra-thin iPhone Air and a unibody iPhone 17 Pro. Several color finishes on the 17 Pro and Air are highly susceptible to surface damage, with dark blue 17 Pro and black Air finishes showing prominent scratches and paint chipping. Store display units have exhibited scratches within days and many users have posted photographic evidence on Twitter. The recurring use of the '-gate' suffix for product controversies reflects the severity of the issue. Consumers are advised to use protective cases or choose less scratch-prone colors such as silver to minimize visible damage.
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