While most people do not dream of having a phone that they can scratch at with a knife or throw at a brick wall without it being harmed, having a durable phone screen has certainly become a necessity in this day and age.
The waterproof Kyocera Brigadier has provided a solution to those who regularly drop their phones in puddles or happen to throw them at street signs. The 4.5-inch screen is called the 'Sapphire Shield' and is of the gemstone sapphire, which is the third hardest mineral in the world -- behind diamond and moissanite.
The phone has been described by Kyocera as "virtually scratch-proof" and is the first of its kind. It has been tested by Kyocera and consumers alike and the general consensus is that the Brigadier lives up to the hype.
Scratch-Proof Phone Screens
Kyocera Brigadier Offers a Sapphire Screen More Durable Than Most
Trend Themes
1. Durable Phone Screens - Opportunity to develop phone screens with increased durability to withstand everyday use and accidental mishaps.
2. Sapphire Screen Technology - Potential for integrating sapphire screens in various devices to provide a scratch-proof and long-lasting display.
3. Rugged Smartphones - Growing demand for rugged smartphones that can withstand harsh environments and extreme conditions.
Industry Implications
1. Smartphone Manufacturing - Disruptive innovation opportunity to develop and manufacture smartphones with scratch-resistant and durable screens.
2. Consumer Electronics - Potential for incorporating sapphire screen technology in a wide range of consumer electronic devices, such as tablets, smartwatches, and laptops.
3. Outdoor and Adventure Gear - Opportunity to create rugged smartphones specifically designed for outdoor enthusiasts and adventure seekers.