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The Science Behind Scratchgate and What It Means for Repairing the iPhone 17 Pro (ifixit.com)
2 points by _p2zi 263 days ago
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People are just trying to grab attention by identifying the next "...-gate".

In short: anodizing in general gives a very durable surface. The edge around the cameras is a bit sharp and can start showing blank aluminum after some rough treatment.