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    iPhone 15 Pro Max iPhone 15 Pro Max Ceramic Shield Screen question

    Hello! I was just wondering. How strong is the iPhone 15 Pro Max Ceramic Shield Screen? What is the structural integrity of the screen? I’m just worried about pressing too hard on the screen.
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    iPhone 14 Pro How is the iPhone 14 Pro's Lightning Port Durability?

    You know, I'm in business, so I have a lot of things to charge my phone. I usually charge through the Lightning port about 10 times a day with Apple Genuine Charger and Lightning Cable. Is this not a problem with the life of the Lightning port?
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    iPhone SE (2020) Will having/using my iPhone near beads or jewelry made with beads and metal craft wire (like rings, necklaces, etc) crack or scratch my iPhone screen?

    Will having/using my iPhone near beads or jewelry made with beads and metal craft wire (like rings, necklaces, etc) crack or scratch my iPhone screen just from being near them? Especially if a bead fell on the screen. I have a glass screen protector.
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    Apple Leather Bands - Longevity and Patina?

    Hey guys! I'm thinking about getting an AW again. Leaning towards Hermes bands, but since the ones I likee most don't seem to be available right now, I'm wondering if you guys could share your experience with the Apple leather bands. How do they hold up over time, and how do they patina...
  5. nycgeo

    iPhone 13 Pro Ceramic Shield is the real deal

    I’ve been consistently dubious about apples claims to better screen durability with every successive iteration, and I’ve been correct in assuming it was mostly hype. Every iPhone I ever owned (up to ip11pro) scratched within days of owning it, no matter how I cared for it. I always use cases...
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    MacBook Pro 14" keyboard durability

    It's two days I am using my new MacBook Pro 14". It's great! But today, roughly 48 hours after unboxing it, I've noticed some of the key buttons have started to wear off. One has like a dent on it on its side. Another has a little mark on its angle. How is it possible that this machine is...
  7. gfiore

    Magic Keyboard Durability/Reliability

    To all owners of the Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro, how are your keyboards holding up? Are they prone to failure? Do they get dirty? Do you use them every day or here and there? Etc. Thanks in advance for the feedback!
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    iPhone 6(S)/Plus If I was walking close to someone and they had their keys in their hand or dangling on their belt and the keys was to hit or touch my iPhone?

    If I was walking close to someone and they had their keys in their hand or dangling on their belt and the keys was to hit or touch my iPhone screen would it crack the screen and would I easily and definitely notice any cracks in the screen glass?
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    iPad If I use my iPad with my hands which are very dry and cracked and sometimes bleeding a little on the top of my hand in the winter time will it?

    If I use my iPad with my hands which are very dry and cracked and sometimes bleeding a little on the top of my hand in the winter time will it cause liquid damage to the iPad?
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    iPhone 6(S)/Plus Why don’t most people cause liquid damage to their iPhone 6S?

    Why don’t most people cause liquid damage to their iPhone 6S especially from taking their phone with them and getting caught in the rain outside or from just rain in general (especially for people that walk) even if you keep it in your pocket?
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    Other If car keys were to tap or hit my iPhone screen would it crack the screen since iPhone screens are easily cracked?

    If car keys were to tap or hit my iPhone screen would it crack the screen since iPhone screens are easily cracked, and would I easily and definitely notice it if there was any cracks?
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    Help me decide between macbook pro 2015 and 2016

    Hello everyone, I am new to the apple world and I need some assistance to buy a used MacBook pro, my limited budget ($1100) left me with two choices and I can't decide yet, so I thought I may get some help here the options I have is a MacBook pro-2016 with the following specs : - 15 inches -...
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    Placed old Macbook Air(2014) on the newer Retina Macbook Air(2019).

    My dad placed his old macbook air on my new retina macbook air. There is no physical damage I can see.Do you think I should worry? What are the things I can do to ensure my new Macbook Air Retina works as intended?
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    How tough are Apple Watches?

    So I have recently migrated over to an Apple Watch (Series 3 Space Grey Aluminium LTE) from a Garmin Instinct and so far I am loving it. I currently have it in a Spigen Rugged Armour case as I work an outdoors job and my hands have to go into some quite disgusting drains quite often with gravel...
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    iPhone SE (2016) Would you be able to easily see drops or specs of water on the screen?

    Would you be able to easily see drops or specs of water on the screen?
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    iPhone 7/Plus Will a LifeProof Fre case help prevent the even from cracking or the iPhone from bending since it has a built in screen protector?

    Will a LifeProof Fre case help prevent the even from cracking or the iPhone from bending since it has a built in screen protector and would a cracked iPhone screen be very easy to notice?
  17. Johnnys2

    iPhone XS Max Is the iPhone XS Max Camera really made from sapphire crystal?

    Watch this video. near 4 minutes this guy starts talking about the camera, and claims that Iphone cameras aren't really made of sapphire like Apple claims. the thing is... can someone proof that iPhone cameras are really made of sapphire?
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    iPhone X How is your X holding up?

    Recently picked up space gray iPhone X and would like to know how it has been holding up for those who got it at launch day. Has the screen got burn-ins, have the buttons gone mushy? These are things I would really hate to happen.
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    iPhone silicone cases, things to know

    In this thread, if you have a tip or something others should know about Apple’s silicone cases, go ahead and let us know! I’ve heard that the apple silicone cases yellow. I just got a midnight blue and a white one, will the yellow and how long will they last before they start to yellow?
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    iPhone 8/Plus iPhone 8 plus 64gb vs iPhone 7 plus 256gb

    I am currently an iPhone 5 user, and want to upgrade to a more recent iPhone. Initially I have set my eyes on the iPhone 8 plus, due to the larger 16:9 aspect lcd screen, great camera and fast A11 processor. The only concern I have is the all-glass design and durability. Recently I found a shop...