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iPhone 18 Pro Rumored to Keep Aluminum Finish Amid Durability Complaints

The iPhone 18 Pro will reportedly carry over the same anodized aluminum finish introduced with the iPhone 17 Pro, despite concerns from some users about its durability. According to the Weibo leaker known as "Fixed Focus Digital," surface chipping on the ‌iPhone 17 Pro‌ has become a common complaint…

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iPhone 18 Pro Rumored to Keep Aluminum Finish Amid Durability Complaints

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