Plans for iPhone 17 anti-reflective & scratch proof display scrapped



Plans for an anti-reflective, scratch-resistant display on the iPhone 17 have seemingly been abandoned, according to an anonymous source.

Smartphone screen displaying time 6:59, date Friday, September 16, and battery level at 57 percent. Nearby, a yellow handheld gaming device with a plus button.
Apple’s plans for a more durable display on the iPhone 17 have reportedly been abandoned.

Apple often promotes the durability and hardness of the iPhone screen. With the release of the iPhone 16e, for instance, Apple said that its Ceramic Shield front was “tougher than any smartphone glass,” and the company’s claims have often been backed up by independent testing.

The iPhone 17 range was likely meant to continue this trend, as in March 2024, leaker “Instant Digital” claimed a new display coating was in the works. At the time, it was said the coating would allow for better scratch resistance and improved anti-reflective properties.

Rumor Score: 🤔 Possible

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