Corning Reveals Gorilla Glass 5 With Improved Survival Drop Rate

[PhilSynowiec]

On Wednesday, Corning revealed the next generation of Gorilla Glass, Gorilla Glass 5. The glass maker has been a huge contributor to Apple's iOS product line and promises an even stronger glass this time around.

According to Corning, Gorilla Glass 5 survives fall 80 percent of the time when dropped face-down from 1.6 meters. The company adds that the new product has a survival drop rate four time more than competitors.

"With each successive generation of Corning Gorilla Glass, we have taken cover glass technology to new levels. Gorilla Glass 5 is no exception, extending Corning's advantage in drop performance over competitive glasses," said John Bayne, vice president and general manager, Corning Gorilla Glass. "With many real-world drops occurring from between waist and shoulder height, we knew improving drop performance would be an important and necessary advancement."

While we still don't have the full details on this year's iPhone 7, some rumors have been flying around that Apple and Corning will make the push to package Gorilla Glass 5 with the device. Since Corning is Apple's goto choice, if we don't see it on this year's iPhone, you can almost be certain we'll see it on the iPhone 8.