Self-healing displays could be coming to Apple’s iPhone sooner than you think

Soon after Apple's mid-September iPhone event, I told you that the iPhone 15 might give me the courage to ditch cases for good. It's not just about the titanium frame and the sturdy glass. The iPhone 15 models are cheaper to repair than previous models, especially the glass panel on the back. I might not upgrade to the iPhone 15, but future iPhones should retain these design innovations.

Still, the iPhone 15's front and rear covers are made of glass. While the new handsets are very durable, the glass can shatter in certain instances. That's why I said I'd keep using a screen protector for the front glass of a future iPhone upgrade.

I'm also secretly waiting for Apple and other smartphone vendors to adopt self-healing displays that can repair fine scratches themselves. Such a feature would convince me to ditch screen protectors for good.

We've seen plenty of rumors on the matter in the past decade, and Apple has a patent that teases such technology in connection with foldable devices. But a new report might actually give us a timeline for this incredible display upgrade.

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