Final yr, a\u00a0Reddit<\/a>\u00a0thread emerged suggesting that the iPhone 17 Professional’s vibrant cosmic orange coloration might in some way flip vivid pink and it seems it is completely true. In a earlier model of this text I examined the Redditor’s claims by attacking my telephone with numerous chemical compounds and on the time I did not discover a lot distinction, however a few months on, issues have modified. And after I put my telephone towards a contemporary iPhone 17 Professional Max at MWC 2026<\/a>, the distinction was clear: mine was now vivid pink. This is what occurred and what you are able to do to guard yours.\u00a0<\/p>\n <\/p>\n As PCMag’s Eric Zeman famous<\/a>, discoloration may be attributable to cleansing substances that have an effect on a telephone’s end, with oxidation being guilty for the colour shift from cosmic orange to scorching pink. Positive, this would possibly technically be a fault, however in all honesty I really like pink telephones (keep in mind the pink Moto Razr V3<\/a>?) and the concept of a scorching pink iPhone 17 Professional<\/a> stuffed me with pleasure. So I examined the idea with numerous cleansing fluids.<\/p>\n It is essential to notice right here that the iPhone 17 Professional I used was purchased by CNET for the needs of testing. Had I paid over $1,000 of my very own cash, I’d by no means be so reckless in smearing it with chemical compounds that would probably do it irreparable hurt. And also you should not both. If it’s essential to clear your telephone, do it safely<\/a>. Disclaimer apart, let’s dive in.<\/p>\n