Future iPhones to Notify Users When Screen Coverglass Cracks

Apple has recently filed a patent application with the US Patent and Trademark Office detailing a method of detecting and notifying users of cracks that might occur in a phone’s coverglass, even if the break is actually a hairline fracture.

The patent application details a technology that would help users establish when a device’s display is cracked and even help prevent such incidents from happening. Many smartphone makers incorporate protective coating to prevent damages from drops, impacts and other shocks.

Apple’s idea involves a system that uses a comprehensive network of sensors and software in order to detect the formation of cracks in a protective display cover. In some devices, the mechanism would use touch sensors that are already embedded in the display to detect cracks and fissures, according to Apple Insider.

The system can displa… (read more)

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