The latest version of Corning's Gorilla Glass technology was developed for the rise of the all-glass smartphone. Announced on Wednesday, Corning claims its newest glass technology can not only survive higher drops, but multiple drops, too. That's good news for folks who repeatedly drop their phone—and even better news for the industry as a whole, as most phones are now made entirely...
It’s been two years since Corning revealed Gorilla Glass 4, which promised to keep your phone protected from waist-level drops. Now the company is back with a new version that can withstand even higher falls. Gorilla Glass 5 will survive drops from up to 1.6 meters (a little over five feet) about 80 percent of the time. That means your phone should be safe if you drop it while holding...
Corning just announced Gorilla Glass 5 this week, ushering in a new generation of mobile devices that should be tougher than ever. The company still hasn’t revealed which phones and tablets will be first to feature the technology, but a new report reveals that it could turn up in at least two highly anticipated handsets this year. According to Korean site ETNews the new version of...
There’s already plenty to love when it comes to ZTE’s Axon, a flagship Android phone for just $450, but it turns out the device has one more trick up its sleeve. Axon also happens to be the first handset to take advantage of Corning’s germ-killing Antimicrobial Gorilla Glass. Corning actually unveiled the new technology all the way back at CES 2014. We haven’t heard much since then,...
Corning on Friday officially announced "Project Phire," its development of a new material that is more scratch resistant than Gorilla Glass, which is already used by smartphone makers who want to offer some of the strongest protection for their displays possible. The company only just announced Gorilla Glass 4 in November, and it's already working to build something that's even...
Apple's plans for a super-durable sapphire iPhone may have fallen flat, but that doesn't mean your next smartphone can't be shatter-proof. According to Corning, the latest version of its protective Gorilla Glass should keep your phone intact even if hits the ground face-first. Gorilla Glass 4 passed Corning's meter-high drop test about 80 percent of the time. That's twice as good as...
Corning, the company behind the popular and super strong Gorilla Glass display technology, recently sent out invites to a press event on May 20, where the company promises it will unveil a new product. The event will take place at the firm's testing labs in New York. During CES, Corning showed off its new anti-microbial Gorilla Glass technology, so it's possible we'll get a look at the...
Phones are disgusting. Worse, even, than some surfaces you would think are dirtier, like a bathroom stall, or a Las Vegas slot machine. They pick up everything we've touched throughout the day, making them a breeding ground for some not so nice bacteria. Corning is hoping to reduce the amount of bacteria your smartphone collects by actually baking in new antimicrobial technology into...
Corning on Friday announced a new 3D Gorilla Glass solution, paving the way for use in smartwatches and other curved devices. The company said its new 3D-forming method is production ready, meaning Corning is ready to court OEMs who want to use the new technology. With 2014 likely to become the year of wearable devices, it's no surprise to see Corning eagerly jump into the curved...
Samsung now owns 7.4 percent of Corning, the New York-based company best known for its Gorilla Glass technology. The deal comes after Corning took full control over Samsung Corning Precision Materials Co. Ltd., which was estimated at $1.9 billion; Corning's investment converts to Samsung's small stake. The deal was described by Corning as "strategic," a move that would strengthen future...