The new iPhone will be of glass?

Apple prepares for a new kind of iPhone with a case in its entirety will be of glass. Such housing would be made of hollow glass tube or two pieces of glass that would be merged together. The material would be hermetically sealed and waterproof. iPhone 4, iPhone 4S not far from this idea, because these smart phones already consist of two pieces of glass and steel frame. But may occur some problems.


iPhone-enabled which will be entirely made ​​of glass can easily be damaged in a fall. Also, iPhone-enabled full of sensors that could have trouble functioning in a glass case. Apple on this problem suggests sections of glass are not transparent. - Some of the reasons for using glass rather than the other materials, is that glass is very strong and is transparent to radio waves, and thus is suitable material for housing electronic devices for wireless communication, according to Apple.

Glass casing of the device gives a unique and aesthetic appearance. Also, the casing without joints significantly reduces the entry of dust and dirt inside the unit, said in an Apple application for patent.