Apple reportedly scraps stronger anti-reflective display planned for iPhone 17

Plans for an anti-reflective, scratch-resistant display on the iPhone 17 have seemingly been abandoned, according to an anonymous source.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. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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

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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.


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