Apple clarifies some iPhone 17 Pro 'scratches' are caused by MagSafe stands

Here is a 182-word summary of the news article: Apple has addressed concerns about increased scratches on the new iPhone 17 Pro models. The company claims that some of the reported "scratches" are actually "material transfer" from the MagSafe stands used in store demo units. Apple suggests that cleaning the demo phones and replacing old MagSafe stands will prevent these markings in the future. However, Apple has not directly addressed other reports of scratches around the camera bump on the iPhone 17 Pro. The company says the aluminum camera bump design is durable but prone to "small abrasions" over time, unlike the previous titanium frame. The switch from titanium to aluminum for the unibody frame may contribute to the increased susceptibility to scratches, as aluminum is less scratch-resistant. Apple has not provided a definitive explanation for all the reported scratching issues, and the company's response has been somewhat vague, without direct quotes. The article suggests these reports of iPhone 17 Pro scratches may simply be an attempt to generate more attention around Apple's new launch, but the choice of material could be a contributing factor to the problem.