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Henry Casey, an editor at CNN, noticed a peculiar issue while photographing a concert: out of every ten images taken with the iPhone Air or iPhone 17 Pro, roughly one displayed small black patches and wavy white lines.
The anomaly appeared to be triggered specifically by LED backgrounds, manifesting only when shooting directly at LED screens. At the time, Casey did not notice the defect, only later discovering during his review of the iPhone Air that a significant number of the photos had become unusable.
After reporting the issue to Apple, he received confirmation that the company was aware of the problem. Apple explained that the flaw occurs only in very rare circumstances, typically when an exceptionally bright LED display shines directly into the camera.
Although the iPhone Air and iPhone 17 series have yet to be officially released, early buyers are likely to encounter this issue, as Apple’s corrective update may not arrive in time for the launch. The company has not provided a specific timeline for the fix.
The iPhone Air and iPhone 17 lineup opened for preorders earlier, with official release scheduled for September 19, 2025. However, the review embargo has already lifted, meaning a wide range of analyses and evaluations are now available online.
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