Apple develops ultra-hard glass for iPhones

Apple has patented a new type of ultra-hard glass, which can be used in future iPhones.

According to the patent file, the glass can be used on the back side, and consists of “scratch-resistant” elements, which Apple calls “spatial composites”, help to better protect the device.

This new technology, if adopted, could eliminate the need to use protective covers for iPhones.

In the patent file, Apple highlighted the disadvantages of existing solutions to prevent scratches in mobile devices, such as metal materials that create an undesirable electromagnetic field, and plastic materials that are less scratch-resistant.
It is worth noting that the patent registration with the US Patent Office represents an initial stage in the development of the idea, and it is not possible to determine the time when it will come into force, and it is not known whether Apple really intends to take advantage of this new technology in future iPhones, or has other plans.

Press reports indicate that Apple will use titanium material in the manufacture of the iPhone 15 Pro Max - perhaps called the iPhone 15 ultra-coming at the end of this year, which is a stronger and lighter material than the stainless steel used in the iPhone 14 Pro/ Max phones.

Apple is seeking to create new attractions to market iPhone phones with the increasing competition in the aspects of performance and image quality, so durability may be one of the factors targeted by Apple, and the new material may be part of that strategy.

Apple is currently using a protective layer called "Ceramic shield" in iPhone 12 and above, and this layer works to enhance the durability of the phone and protect it from bumps and scratches, and is considered more durable than the glass used in older versions, but that is still below the level that satisfies consumer expectations.