Apple is pushing back on complaints that the new iPhone 17 models scratch too easily, blaming the marks on the MagSafe display stands in retail stores. The company told CNET that the scratch marks on iPhone 17 devices in Apple stores aren't scratches at all. They're actually bits of material from the old and worn MagSafe charging stand on which the handsets were placed. Apple says these "scratches" on iPhone 17 models can be cleaned to remove the marks from the casing. The company plans to prevent the issue from further affecting demo iPhone units, presumably by replacing the worn MagSafe stands. This explanation might not convince everyone, especially iPhone 17 Pro users, as the iPhone 17 Pro.The ensuing “scratchgate” controversy is stirring up questions about the iPhone 17’s durability. The repair experts at iFixit have been examining the issue and determined it affects the iPhone 17 Pro models, which feature an aluminum shell that’s been “anodized” to improve its durability. ...