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Apple Adds Silicone Rings to In-Store MagSafe Stands After iPhone 17 Demo Marks

The tweak follows Apple's finding that many demo-unit blemishes were removable residue from worn chargers.

Overview

  • Consomac observed MagSafe display stands fitted with an outer silicone ring on Apple Store tables, with the change reported by MacRumors.
  • The modification has been seen in France, and it remains unclear if it reflects a wider rollout to other countries.
  • Apple previously confirmed that apparent scratches on some iPhone 17 Pro display units were caused by material transfer from worn in-store chargers.
  • Apple said the residue could be cleaned off and noted that other display models, including some iPhone 16 units, were also affected, with reports extending to iPhone Air.
  • Separately, Apple addressed concerns about wear on the iPhone 17 Pro camera plateau, describing edge scuffing over time as typical for anodized aluminum surfaces.