Apple plans to protect the iPhone from falls by changing its orientation mid-flight.
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/ March 23, 2013 12:38 PM EDT
Hello iPhone enthusiasts! A new Apple patent has recently surfaced, revealing a system designed to protect the iPhone's most fragile components , such as the glass screen. The patent detects when a device is dropped and attempts to shift its center of mass mid-fall. Published by the United States Patent and Trademark Office , the patent, titled "Protection Mechanism for an Electronic Device," promises to prevent some or all damage from accidental drops. Read more »
