We all remember what happened to the iPhone 6 Plus andProblem bendAnd Apple addressed that problem the following year when it introduced the iPhone 6s and addressed the bending problem by using a hardened metal, which is aluminum, the 7000 series. We also remember the problem of the Apple Watch made of stainless steel, or what is called stainless steel, as it suffered from scratches after three Only days of use. And we also remember, the problem of the iPhone 7, the version of the glossy black Jet Black, after experience it was found that it suffers from scratches quickly. The strange thing is that Apple stated that it is vulnerable to this, so it is recommended to use a protection case. The matter did not stop at the iPhone only, as it passed it to the MacBook and the aluminum scratches it suffered. It seems that Apple came out with the result of those experiences and problems and corrected all that in the near future, by filing a patent that makes the iPhone a device resistant to scratches and resistant to damage in general. What does that mean? What is the truth about that patent? Follow us.


Apple is working to make its products non-perishable. At the iPhone XS launch conference, Apple announced that it has an IP68 water-resistant rating, and this is one of the highest ratings available. Apple stated that the XS series is able to withstand water and other liquids such as tea, coffee, soda, and more. It also mentioned that it introduced a new type of glass in the manufacture of these phones.

And Apple stated that the front and back glass of the iPhone is the strongest glass ever made in a smartphone, and therefore it is resistant to scratches in an improved way than before. One of the advantages of that glass, especially the back, is that it works to smooth the wireless charging process. Not only that, Apple wants to make the iPhone resistant to scratches that, with their abundance, can destroy the phone.


Apple stated in its press release that we deal with devices such as phones, tablets, laptops, and smart watches, and those devices are usually accompanied by solid materials during normal use. These devices may drop or be subject to corrosion due to friction with these solids. And if the bodies of these devices are not sufficiently protected, they are subject to scratching, damage and cosmetic defects that are not hidden by everyone. And if those devices are exposed to oxidation, it may penetrate the outer metal body and reach the inner body of the devices. What we need is an enhanced outer layer of these metallic objects that prevents all of these problems.

And Apple's patent, like other patents, does not know when these technologies will be used, or whether or not they are actually used on new Apple devices. And usually it is not announced until it is tested on the ground. The documents for that patent were filed with the United States Patent and Trademark Office in March 2017.

And Apple stated that it used a strong oxide coating, whose hardness ranges between 300 and 500 HV, according to the Vickers hardness test, in previous iPhones such as the 6, 7 and others. The oxide coating can provide great resistance such as resistance and the potential for shocks that deform aluminum mainly, but it does not prevent them all. It is also prone to scratching in one form or another.

The previous figure shows the scratches that the iPhone 7 is exposed to if it is exposed to a solid material of metals, sand, stone, concrete, gravel, glass, or any other solid material during normal use. The number 205 represents the solid body, the number 210 represents the amount of scratching, and the number 200 represents the phone, and there are details in the article that cannot be mentioned.


Apple's patent indicates that Apple obtained a strong coating to prevent metal deformations from scratches and damage, especially if it was made of aluminum.

These coatings include an outer layer and an intermediate layer between the hard outer layer and the metal "body" layer. The porous oxide intermediate layer can have a lower hardness than the outer one but is stronger than the mineral. The outer layer is made of a ceramic material or a solid carbon material, such as diamond-like carbon. The intermediate layer acts as a structural support that resists impact and provides support to the solid outer layer.

This suggests that Apple can offer additional color options for its products, without worrying about scratches or wear and tear.

What do you think of Apple's patent? Will Apple succeed in achieving it? Let us know in the comments.

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