The iPhone 17 Pro line had an anodized aluminum body (instead of titanium), which proved to be extremely scratch-prone, and "scratchgate" could explain the lack of a black color option. Scratches were more visible with the darker deep blue colors.

In an unprecedented move, Apple has issued iOS 18.7.7 to all iPhones — including those that can update to its newer software iOS 26. Here's what you need to know.