Subj : Goodbye, smashed screens? iPhone 16 front glass is now 50% strong
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From : TechnologyDaily
Date : Wed Sep 11 2024 12:15:05

Goodbye, smashed screens? iPhone 16 front glass is now 50% stronger, 
according to Apple

Date:
Wed, 11 Sep 2024 11:06:57 +0000

Description:
The iPhone 16s Ceramic Shield is twice as strong as the front glass on any 
other smartphone, Apple claims.

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If, like us, you tend to be a tad clumsy with your expensive iPhone and 
frequently send it crashing to the ground in an anxiety-inducing tumble or 
two, Apple has some good news. Thats because the latest iPhone 16 range 
apparently boasts the companys toughest-ever front glass surface, which could 
help prevent one too many trips to the phone surgeon. 

At the companys Its Glowtime show on September 9, Apple explained that the 
iPhone 16 has industry-leading durability levels, with our new, most advanced 
glass-ceramic formulation. This upgrade is coming to every phone in the 
iPhone 16 range, including the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max , as well 
as the entry-level models. 

When talking about the glass-ceramic formulation, Apple is referring to the 
Ceramic Shield that forms the iPhones front-facing glass. Since 2020, Apple 
has been equipping its iPhones with this glass-ceramic surface in order to 
protect against cracks and scratches. Developed alongside glass manufacturer 
Corning, its much tougher than a standard glass front panel. 

And in the iPhone 16, Apple says that the Ceramic Shield is now 50% tougher 
than the first-generation Ceramic Shield that appeared in the iPhone 12. Its 
also twice as strong as the glass found in any other smartphone, according to 
Apple. If accurate, thats pretty impressive and welcome news for upgraders 
who like to test iPhone durability to the limit. Stronger than ever (Image 
credit: Apple) 

As with many of Apples claims in the Its Glowtime event, we didnt get much in 
the way of specifics. For instance, we dont know whether the 50% tougher 
claim refers to the screens scratch resistance, ability to withstand fall 
damage, both, or something else entirely. 

Still, its reassuring to hear Apple be so bullish on its devices durability. 
Given that the Ceramic Shield was already a significant upgrade over previous 
iPhone displays, a 50% increase in the screens toughness is a promising sign. 

Does it mean you should throw out your screen protector? Perhaps not, at 
least while were still waiting for proper durability test results to surface. 
But with a new, stronger Ceramic Shield in attendance, your iPhone 16 should 
be able to take a beating and still come up smiling. You might also like 
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we learned What is Apple's Ceramic Shield? The iPhone protection tech 
explained



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Link to news story:
https://www.techradar.com/phones/goodbye-smashed-screens-iphone-16-front-glass
-is-now-50-stronger-according-to-apple


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