A growing number of iPhone 7 owners are complaining that flecks of paint are falling off the matte-black model, despite using protective covers. The iPhone 7 may be water- and dust-resistant but Apple ...

Apple's iPhone 7 and the iPhone 7 Plus were released by the company in September 2016. Both the models were made available in two new color options - Matte Black and Jet Black. Post launch, Apple ...

A number of customers who purchased the matte Black iPhone 7 or iPhone 7 Plus have noticed that the anodized finish on their devices has started chipping or peeling off in areas where there has ...

Apple released two different black iPhone 7/7 Plus versions this past fall, including the-one-that-scratches-easily-but-looks-incredibly-cool and the-more-boring-but-safer-one. We've seen plenty of ...

When Apple announced the Jet Black version of its iPhone 7, it warned that the high-gloss, polished finish would likely show wear and tear more visibly than the other, matte-cloaked models. Many ...

Apple might have another iPhone 5 paint-chipping situation on its hands as numerous iPhone 7 owners have complained their Matte Black paint has begun to shed at numerous places. A litany of frustrated ...

A number of iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus owners have issues with the handset's matte black finish, with some finding that the paint coating is prone to chip off. One thread, that has spanned to four ...

Not long after the iPhone 7 debuted in September, owners of the glossy black model reported an alarming issue. The phone was incredibly susceptible to scratches—lots of scratches. Owners of the other ...

When Apple launched the iPhone 7, the glossy, Jet Black variant appeared to be potentially troublesome, as the company itself warned it could scratch easily. It appears, however, that the matte ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. “I am using the (matte) black model and I (realized) a bit of the paint chipped off at my volume button too. I am a very ...

According to a growing number of posts on Apple’s Support forums, some iPhone 7 matte black models are suffering from paint chips. Affected users claim that even with the use of a case, their iPhone 7 ...

Sometimes fashion just trumps function. If that means cracking open your brand new red iPhone 7, voiding the warranty and potentially breaking it? Then so be it. Because when it comes to replacing the ...