Apple, as a technological pioneer, continually dominates the field of invention, with a staggering 95,500 international patent applications. In its secret labs, it is continually developing new technologies and groundbreaking items. Despite the fact that not all of these advances will be commercialized, the new patent shows a hopeful future. Apple is working hard to improve the durability of its products. Let us now delve deeper into how the iPhone manufacturer is attempting to achieve this goal.
Is a Scratch-Resistant iPhone in the Works?
According to Patently Apple, the US Patent and Trademark Office has granted Apple permission to design wear-and-tear-resistant electronic devices. This suggests that the Cupertino-based tech titan may develop iPhones, iPads, and even MacBooks with scratch-resistant rear panels (made of both glass and metal). This has been made possible by the inventive work of Apple’s engineering team, which includes Christopher Prest, Stephen Lynch, and Teodor Dabov.
Apple is developing a “scratch-proof film composed of metal or ceramic embedded within a malleable matrix,” according to the patent application. Apple has coined the term ‘Spatial Composites’ to describe this innovative technology. As a result, the metal and ceramic composite will have scratch-resistant properties, increasing the lifetime of the back panel and minimizing surface disturbance. The thickness of the final base layer will be between 10 and 100 microns.
The unique substrate layer will be “designed to refract light at a certain angle,” which is an intriguing element of this patent that attracted our curiosity. This implies that your iPhone will be susceptible to scratches. The light striking the rear panel, on the other hand, will be distributed in such a way that the back panel appears blemished. The visual information conveyed to your brain as a result of this dispersion effect will provide the impression that your gadget is free of scratches.
When fully completed, this technology will work in tandem with Apple’s Ceramic Shield technology, which was initially launched with the iPhone 12 series. While this will not make your iPhone immortal, it will undoubtedly improve its durability.
Scratches on electronic gadgets, such as cellphones, are widespread. Despite your best efforts, your smartphone is likely to develop scratch marks over time. There are numerous ways for your electronic gadgets to get scratches, such as an unintentional encounter with a coin or the careless act of putting your phone in the same pocket as your keys. Metal and glass are particularly susceptible to this, but plastic may provide some respite. However, it is crucial to highlight that this problem cannot be totally avoided.
The approval of this patent by Apple increases the likelihood of a scratch-resistant iPhone appearing in the future. Could this suggest that iPhone cases are on their way out? The only way to know is to wait and see.
