Overview

• Launch day drew long lines in markets like the UAE, where Apple limited entry to pre‑order pickups rather than allowing walk‑in purchases.
• Independent stress tests corroborated Apple’s durability claims for the 5.6mm iPhone Air, with bend rigs and hammer hits leaving the phone largely intact after Apple’s own 60kg pressure demo.
• Shoppers and reporters spotted early scratches on darker finishes, notably Deep Blue iPhone 17 Pro/Pro Max and Space Black Air, and MagSafe rings marking some Pro units, though the overall prevalence is unclear.
• Apple is preparing a software update to address a rare camera glitch affecting some iPhone Air and iPhone 17 Pro devices that can produce artifacts in photos.
• The Information reports Apple asked suppliers to raise daily output of the standard iPhone 17 by about 30%, as eSIM‑only rules keep the Air off sale in China and may be steering buyers toward the base model.