Corning Incorporated has just launched Gorilla Glass 7i, a new product specifically designed for mid-range and affordable smartphones. This new upgrade will provide better protection against drops and scratches compared to older Gorilla Glass versions used in many mid-range devices currently on the market.

The 7i can survive a drop of up to 1 meter onto a rough surface

Corning cites the prevalence of older Gorilla Glass versions (like Gorilla Glass 5 launched in 2016) in mid-range phones as a reason for introducing 7i. They acknowledge the need for a more modern solution that caters to budget-conscious phone makers while still fitting the trend of high-quality displays in mid-range devices.

According to Corning’s press release, the new glass offers significant improvements in durability. Their lab tests indicate that 7i can survive drops of up to 1 meter onto a rough surface (like asphalt) whereas competing aluminosilicate glasses typically fail at much lower drop heights (around 0.5 meters or less).

Beyond drop protection, Gorilla Glass 7i boasts twice the scratch resistance compared to some other lithium aluminosilicate cover glasses on the market. This seems like a promising new solution for manufacturers of mid-range smartphones, offering improved protection without breaking the bank.

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Motorola is making a big move for durability, announcing today that it will be using Corning Gorilla Glass on all of its smartphones starting later this year. This means even their most budget-friendly phones will get a boost in scratch and drop resistance, a welcome change for anyone who’s ever had a cracked screen from a minor fumble.

Durability is becoming a big concern with expensive smartphones

While Gorilla Glass is already pretty common on high-end phones, it’s not always a given for cheaper models. Motorola’s decision to switch things up ensures that even their most affordable devices won’t feel like fragile little things. They didn’t specify exactly which versions of Gorilla Glass they’ll be using, but they showcased Gorilla Glass 5 and the newer, tougher Gorilla Glass Victus 2 at a recent event.

This isn’t just good news for clumsy phone users (we’ve all been there). It also shows that Motorola is serious about making quality devices accessible to everyone, not just those with big budgets. Plus, it could give them a bit of an edge in the competitive smartphone market, where durability is always a concern.

On top of the Gorilla Glass news, Motorola also unveiled a new software feature called Smart Connect at MWC. This nifty tool lets Motorola and Lenovo devices connect to Lenovo PCs, allowing you to use the PC’s keyboard on both devices, share notifications and clipboard content, and even use your phone or tablet as a webcam or hotspot. Look for Smart Connect to land in the coming months. So, if you’re looking for a tough phone that won’t break the bank, keep an eye out for Motorola’s upcoming offerings.

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Corning, the company best known for making Gorilla Glass, a protective glass layer for smartphone displays, has now launched its latest composite which is a new version of Gorilla Glass optimized for smartphone camera lenses — Gorilla Glass DX and DX+.

This isn’t technically new given that the company had launched Gorilla Glass DX in July 2018 for smartwatch faces. However, Corning says that it had to reformulate the DX and DX+ composite for smartphones so that it offers scratch resistance without compromising photo and video quality.

The company says that the new composite let in 98 percent of ambient light while still being just as scratch-resistant as typical Gorilla Glass. In comparison, lens covers with traditional anti-reflective coatings only let in about 95 percent of light, says Corning.

So far, it hasn’t been announced what phones will feature the new glass composites, but Corning does say that Samsung is signed on as the first company to use the new Gorilla Glass camera lens covers. The South Korean giant has its Galaxy Unpacked event scheduled for 11th August and we could see this new glass on one of the devices that is set to launch at the event.

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POCO is gearing for a launch event both in India and other global markets. At the event, the company is expected to launch the flagship killer POCO X3 Pro. Surprisingly, POCO India hasn’t revealed the name officially yet. However, today, the company has teased the presence of Corning Gorilla Glass on it.

POCO India, in an official tweet, shared a video of the toughness test of the Gorilla Glass 6. If you recall, Corning launched the Gorilla Glass 6 back in 2018 with 2x durability than the predecessor.

Anyway, the upcoming POCO X3 Pro‘s display will feature the Gorilla Glass 6 with improved scratch resistance and durability. In the video, POCO also shows a test where the Gorilla Glass is able to handle a load of about 28.65Kgf. That said, the company hasn’t confirmed if both the front and back of the device will have it.

Yesterday, we saw leaked renders of the POCO X3 Pro and the device looks very similar to its smaller sibling, POCO X3. And the non-Pro, which launched in September 2020, has an LCD display protected by Gorilla Glass 5 and not 6. Looks like POCO is making a few changes to make the flagship killer worthy of its price.

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The POCO X3 Pro is said to arrive in Phantom Black, Metal Bronze, and Frost Blue color options. The device will have a side-mounted fingerprint sensor and a supposedly FHD+ display with a punch-hole at the center.

As for Specs, it is said to feature Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 860 chipset, 4G, dual-band WiFi, Bluetooth, NFC, 48MP quad-camera setup, 6GB/8GB RAM, 128GB/256GB storage, and MIUI 12 and retail for a starting price of €269.

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Gorilla Glass, a specialized glass manufactured by Corning for electronics, especially handheld gadgets like smartphones is found anywhere. Over the years, Corning improved its glass and it is currently at its seventh generation called Gorilla Glass Victus. Though it is better than its predecessors, a report states that Apple and other smartphone manufacturers are looking to make Gorilla Glass even more durable by using diamond-like carbon(DLC) coatings.

A report posted on Seeking Alpha by Robert Castellano (via PhoneArena) quotes an Allstate subsidiary SquareTrade study from November 2018 that Americans dropped more than 50 million screens in 2017 and spent a whopping $3.4 billion to fix them. These repairs cost as less as $170 to up to $329.

A staggering amount of $14 billion had been spent in repairs by the people of the US from 2007 till 2017. One survey even revealed that iPhone users were six times more likely to damage their handsets than to either lose them or have stolen.

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This is the reason why Apple and other smartphone companies are considering to make use of diamond-like carbon coatings over Gorilla Glass. This coating, with its properties like low friction, high hardness, and high corrosion resistance, can improve the durability of Gorilla Glass or any aluminosilicate glass.

DLC coatings also have properties like thermal conductivity and electrical resistivity. Therefore, they can be used as protective coatings not only on displays but also on sensors and flexible semiconductors.

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Currently, three companies have developed systems to coat normal glass, Corning Gorilla Glass, and other aluminosilicate glasses with diamond-like carbon coatings. Two of them are Intevac – a public company and Denton Vacuum – a company with 50-year expertise in the equipment business.

Last but not least, this coating is reported to increase the cost of per display in pennies and therefore, it may not increase the overall cost of a finished smartphone by a higher margin.

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Corning®, the top maker of protective glass used in smartphones announced Gorilla Glass 6 yesterday. However, that wasn’t the only product it unveiled. It also announced Gorilla Glass DX and Gorilla Glass DX+ for smartwatches.

Gorilla Glass DX and DX+ are glass composites exclusive to wearables at the moment. According to Corning, the new materials’ main selling point is that they enhance display readability.

When compared to standard glass, Gorilla Glass DX and Gorilla Glass DX+ have a 75% improvement in surface reflection and 50% increase in display contrast ratio without increasing the brightness level. With the latter, users will be able to see their displays better even at low brightness levels which means batteries can last longer.

Talking about the differences, Gorilla Glass DX brings enhanced visibility but the same level of scratch resistance as Gorilla Glass while Gorilla Glass DX+ adds a higher level of scratch resistance. In Corning’s own words, the scratch resistance level of DX+ approaches that of “alternative luxury cover materials”.

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There is no time frame as to when we should expect the composites to hit the market. However, since we are just a month into the second half of 2018, there is a possibility we may see it in products launching later this year.

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After teasing the new gaming brand yesterday, Nubia has officially taken the wraps off the Nubia Z18 Mini smartphone in China. It’s the first of the many models that are set to release sometime later this year in the Z series. Despite the ‘Mini’ branding, the new model is quite a capable smartphone that can take on the new age mid-rangers in the market.

Nubia is always known for its simple yet beautiful design. The same design philosophy is carried forward on the Nubia Z18 Mini. The phone features a 3D Gorilla Glass curved glass body supported by an aluminium alloy frame. The design is elegant and there are five different color options available, include a special edition. There are the standard four colors: Black, White, Pink, Blue. Apart from this, there’s a special Provence Edition coming in a Lavender shade, which will cost you a bit more than the other models. The 148 x 70.6 x 7.6mm body along with its 153 gram weight ensures that the phone is comfortable even for one handed use. Further, there’s a dedicated voice assistant button coming in textured red on the left side of the phone.

Coming to the specs, the Nubia Z18 Mini will feature the Snapdragon 660 AIE processor with 6GB of RAM and 64GB / 128GB ROM options. At the back of the phone, you’ll find a 24MP primary camera with a secondary 5MP shooter. The primary camera boasts of f/1.7 aperture with PDAF + Hybrid Contrast AF, 0.1s focus, and multi-point focus. The large aperture should ensure decent low light pictures from the Z18 Mini’s dual camera setup. Up front, you get an 8MP 80 degree wide-angle shooter to take care of your selfies.

The Nubia Z18 Mini comes with Android 8.1 out of the box with the company’s own Nubia UI. There’s a decent 3450mAh battery that should ensure more than a day’s worth of battery life. Other features include Bluetooth 5.0, Wi-Fi 802.11 ac, GPS, GLONASS, and 106 point Face Unlock.

The phone starts at 1799 Yuan ($286) for the 6GB +64GB variant and goes up to 2099 Yuan ($334) for the 6GB+128GB variant. The special Lavender Provence Edition will cost you a bit extra at 2199 Yuan ($350). The Nubia Z18 Mini goes on sale on April 19 and reservations start today. Meanwhile, you can check the full Nubia Z18 Mini specs here.

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The LG G6 was launched a few days ago and so far, its been getting lots of positive reviews. It has been praised for its unique display and impressive camera. It has also gotten positive comments for its new design which features a mixture of metal and glass.

LG has disclosed the price of the G6 and says it will cost 899,800 Korean Won (roughly $800). If you are going to be churning out that kind of cash, you’ll want to find out how well made the phone is and if it can survive everyday handling.

A group of guys in a bar are saving you the hassle of finding out yourself if the LG G6 is scratch resistant and have made a video of their torture test. Using a small knife, markings are made on the back of the LG G6 and the result is amazing. The phone doesn’t scratch at all!!

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Yes, the LG G6 doesn’t have a single scratch. The reason for that is not far-fetched. LG says the rear glass is Corning Gorilla Glass 5! The rear cameras are covered with Gorilla Glass 4 and the display features Gorilla Glass 3. That’s pretty impressive. So worry not, your phone should survive scratches from keys and should even survive bites from your toddler. You also shouldn’t worry about him/her drooling over it as the LG G6 is waterproof.

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UMi Touch is already available for pre-order via various retailers. If you were waiting for the gold version of the handset, then we have some good news. According to the latest information, the UMi Touch Gold variant will be up for pre-order very soon. If the information is correct, pre-orders for the gold version will start from April 12.

People love the gold and the rose gold variants, so it’s good to see that the Touch comes in the gold shade. The phone sports a metal unibody design which looks pretty sturdy and good looking. Apart from gold, there are two other colors available, gray and silver. The phone is currently listed on UMi’s site as a limited edition. You can check that out from here.

As for the specs of the UMi Touch, the phone will come with a 5.5-inch 1080p display with 2.5D glass and Gorilla Glass 3 protection on top. As for the CPU, you get the MT6753 octa-core 64-bit chip. The fingerprint sensor embedded into the physical home button will be fast, unlocking the device in just 0.1 seconds. For memory, the phone will come with 3GB of RAM and 16GB of internal storage. This is further expandable via MicroSD up to 128GB. At the back, the UMi Touch comes with a 13MP Sony IMX328 camera and a large 4000mAh battery to keep the phone running for a day long. Other features include Android 6.0 Marshmallow, 4G LTE network support and dual SIM dual standby.

Although the UMi Touch gold version is reported to be available for pre-order on April 12, some retailers have already started accepting orders for this color version. So, April 12 is probably the date when all open up pre-orders for the gold version.

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UMI’s latest flagship phone, the UMI Zero, is targeted at foreign users. As its name shows, UMI redesigned their phone from scratch and the results are spectacular.

The front side of the UMI Zero is straight and flat with pointy edges, but its mid-fame is round and curvy. The phone’s body is made of metal and both front and back are covered with Gorilla glass. Its thickness is only 6.4mm.

The UMI Zero has the 2GHz MTK6592 octa-core chipset, 2GB RAM, an 8mp/13mp Sony camera (F/1.8 aperture + dual-flash), 2650 mAh battery, and support for dual-SIM and memory expansion cards.

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With bigger display of 4.7 inch,  Nokia Lumia 625 is coming. 

In addition bigger display of  WVGA resolution, Lumia 625 enjoys following features: sports 1.2 GHz qualcomm snapdragon 400 processor with 512MB RAB and 8GB ROB, supports TF extension, comes with 5 mega pixel primary camera and be able to shoot video of 30 fps 1080p. And the second generation gorilla glass make super-sensitive touch possible.

Though runs WP8 system with 2000 mAh battery built in, its stand-by and conversation period can be up to 23 days and 23.9 hours respectively without recharge. That said, we will have to wait for official data in launch time and pricing. It is rumoured that it will be priced at $320 with orange, green, yellow black and white to choose from.

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