Overview

• Bloomberg and other outlets observed noticeable scratches on display units within 24 hours in Apple Stores in New York, Hong Kong, Shanghai and London.
• Reports concentrate on the Pro and Pro Max, with darker blue and the new orange finishes showing wear on the rear surface and the edges around the raised camera plateau.
• Additional accounts cite visible circles from MagSafe chargers on darker models and note similar marks on some iPhone Air units.
• Independent tests, including JerryRigEverything, show paint and finish can come off relatively easily while Ceramic Shield glass resists scratching; performance impact has not been reported.
• Apple has not issued an official response as users recommend cases and, in markets like Mexico, consider consumer remedies such as repair, replacement or refunds.