Apple has quietly added a protective silicone ring to its in-store Magsafe charging stands following reports of marks appearing on some iPhone 17 series display models, according to Consomac.
The apparent move comes after Apple last month confirmed that worn-out magsafe chargers in retail stores were causing what appeared to be scratches on the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max. There have also been reports of the brands appearing on iPhone Air models.
Apple said the marks were actually from the transfer of material from the holder to the phone and could be removed with cleaning. The company also noted that other models like the iPhone 16 were affected by the issue.
It is currently clear whether the change in in-store display is localized in France, where the Consomac The report comes from, or if only a snapshot of, a more widespread rollout for Apple retail stores in other countries.
Separately, Apple addressed concerns about scratches on the camera tray area of iPhone 17 Pro models, saying the edges have similar characteristics to aluminum cases on other Apple devices, like MacBooks, and may show normal wear and tear over time.
(Thank you, Sylvain!)