Apple's latest iPhone 17 Pro is already showing scratches and scuffs, and the internet has dubbed it "Scratchgate".

Apple Store staff has reportedly been told to add salt in cleaning solution to hide the scuff marks on the iPhone 17 Pro's rear shell, but I'd suggest that you don't try this fix at home.

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Apple has reportedly found a way to avoid iPhone 17 series and iPhone Air demo models from getting scratches on the back after criticism online.