Why Are Smartphones So Delicate The Quest For Solid Devices
Smartphones have been notoriously delicate since they first appeared on the market. After all, you’re purchasing a device with a very thin metal (or plastic) enclosure whose entire front side is made of glass. In the late 90s phones like the classic Nokia 3310 ruled supreme, with their impressive week-long battery life and refusal to even crack when dropped on the pavement. But times have changed, and now we’re in an era where phones are several times more expensive than their “dumber” predecessors and that much more delicate as well....