improved smartphone glass twice as likely to survive drops

[steve30000]

Cracking news: improved smartphone glass twice as likely to survive drops

Good idea. They're far too fragile, there's more glass than components..

 

[Jardin]

Cracking news: improved smartphone glass twice as likely to survive drops

Good idea. They're far too fragile, there's more glass than components..

Half as likely to smash - not sure why the headline says it will make them a thing of the past.

 

[ajthemackem]

What's two times never?

 

[steve30000]

Half as likely to smash - not sure why the headline says it will make them a thing of the past.

They're clearly made nearly entirely of glass on purpose

 

[Jardin]

They're clearly made nearly entirely of glass on purpose

The iphone 4 was always a good laugh as you could smash both sides of it. Always thought that was daft - having a "safe landing side" must cut down the number damaged.

 

[mini-x2]

First thing I do when purchasing a new phone is get a chunky, smash proof case for it. I’ve never had so much as a scratch on any of my iPhones. Why doesn’t everyone do that?

 

[steve30000]

First thing I do when purchasing a new phone is get a chunky, smash proof case for it. I’ve never had so much as a scratch on any of my iPhones. Why doesn’t everyone do that?

Cos the cool dudes probably think it looks crap

 

[mini-x2]

Cos the cool dudes probably think it looks crap

Yeah, my son was of that opinion until he dropped his.

 

[Spot]

First thing I do when purchasing a new phone is get a chunky, smash proof case for it. I’ve never had so much as a scratch on any of my iPhones. Why doesn’t everyone do that?

Nee money left after giving apple all your wealth

 

[muggboots]

First thing I do when purchasing a new phone is get a chunky, smash proof case for it. I’ve never had so much as a scratch on any of my iPhones. Why doesn’t everyone do that?

Because they're bird's phones.

 

[FalkirkMackem]

Class. Justifies them whacking another £150 onto the price of a new phone

 

[Deleted member 27897]

To be fair even before this I've seen how its improving over time. I dropped my Samsung S4 on some pavement a few years ago, it shattered. I've dropped my Samsung S7 a couple of times in similar circumstances and it actually didn't crack the screen, only dented, scratched the metal casing.

 

[mini-x2]

Because they're bird's phones.

If you can’t afford one there’s no need to piss on the cool kids’ chips man.

 

[Bishop Mackem]

twice as likely to survive doesnt really mean much considering it will still smash 99% of the time

 

[Jardin]

To be fair even before this I've seen how its improving over time. I dropped my Samsung S4 on some pavement a few years ago, it shattered. I've dropped my Samsung S7 a couple of times in similar circumstances and it actually didn't crack the screen, only dented, scratched the metal casing.

It is due to the recent improvements in pavements making them much softer with a little bit of bounce.

 

[Some Random Guy]

They're clearly made nearly entirely of glass on purpose

Consumer demand. We started buying them more than plastic backed ones.

 

[PTR]

Just like when batteries get twice as good, they just put a smaller battery in. This will just mean more glass, less other stuff for strength & just as much chance of breaking.

Consumer demand. We started buying them more than plastic backed ones.

And then put them in a case that costs, in almost every case, under £20.
LOL

 

[Some Random Guy]

And then put them in a case that costs, in almost every case, under £20.
LOL

Bizarre isn't it.

 

[MackneyHackem]

Never ever smashed a phone screen. If I did, I'd get it repaired immediately.

Whenever I see anyone with a smashed phone screen I think their life must be in a bit of a mess.

 

[steve30000]

Consumer demand. We started buying them more than plastic backed ones.

Or the stuff inside them was better? And of course, make them more fragile and expensive, coincidence?