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Apple Says Fingerprints Can 'Temporarily Alter the Color' of iPhone 15 Pro's Titanium Frame

In a support document updated today, Apple indicates that fingerprints might "temporarily alter the color" of the titanium frame on the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max. Fortunately, Apple says this is not a permanent condition, as the fingerprints can be wiped off just like on any other iPhone to restore a clean finish.

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"For iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max, the oil from your skin might temporarily alter the color of the outside band," says Apple. "Wiping your iPhone with a soft, slightly damp, lint-free cloth will restore the original look."

Photos of iPhone 15 Pro models with visible fingerprints on the titanium frame have been circulating on social media since the devices were announced last week, but customers should not be concerned about permanent damage. None of this information should be a surprise, but now it is on the record from Apple.

All of the iPhone 15 models launch this Friday, with orders already beginning to arrive to customers in Australia and New Zealand.

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39 months ago
I smell and sense an incoming gate. Wouldn’t mind at all if I’m wrong.
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39 months ago
Here come AppleGloves. $99 for left, $99 for right.

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39 months ago
Do they link to the Apple Polishing Cloth in the advisory?

An interesting thing to actually comment about. Next up:

“Smudges Sometimes Visible on Displays”

Film at 11.
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39 months ago
Is it me or does the titanium finish look like cheap stainless steel trim from a fridge?
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39 months ago

Who isn't using a case though. Not excusing the design choice by Apple, but I've dropped enough iPhones over the years to know better than to go in the nude.
Lucky for you Apple has a ‘catastrophically bad’ FineWoven case to protect your iPhone from discolouring
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39 months ago
If this was a support document updated today... this means it either wasn't noticed during materials and product testing, or that it was noticed but not considered such an issue that they would include it in a support document. Either way, it's either a lack of in depth and rigorous product testing, or them just expecting people not to notice such things. Both bizarre to have been overlooked by such a big and successful company.
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