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iPhone 4 Glass Breaks, Cracks More Than iPhone 3GS: STUDY

First Posted: 12/13/10 05:12 AM ET Updated: 05/25/11 07:00 PM ET

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The iPhone 4 is experiencing 82 percent more glass breaks than the iPhone 3GS, according to a recent study.

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The iPhone 4 is experiencing 82 percent more glass breaks than the iPhone 3GS, according to a recent study.
The iPhone 4 is experiencing 82 percent more glass breaks than the iPhone 3GS, according to a recent study.
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robmclaughjr
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10:17 AM on 10/14/2010
Anyone who does't put a case on their smartphone deserves what they get. These are not ruggedized, drop-proof devices like the military uses. It is absurd to think you can drop these things without damaging them. They are cutting-edge, state-of-the-art devices which try to pack as much functionality into the smallest possible package. They're not Fischer-Price toys.
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mados123
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03:04 PM on 10/15/2010
You have been conditioned to think so. It is wrong to think that a device that touts itself as considerable stronger and more durable than plastic is actually less. If it cannot survive a 1 foot drop without shattering, then the material used should be reconsidered.

http://gizmodo.com/5571658/first-iphone-4-broken-after-one+foot-drop
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Benjo333
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06:42 PM on 10/13/2010
My contract at Att is up...but, I think I am going to hang in there with my 3G...love it.
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mooph
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05:07 PM on 10/13/2010
I wonder if this is why Apple bought exclusive right to Liquid Metal patents -- transparent aluminum anyone?
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Angelus2007
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04:07 PM on 10/13/2010
It is 82% more likely, so actually it should be 100% more likely. Since the iPhone 4 has glass on both sides rather than one, 82% isn't too shabby.
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mrm3
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12:16 PM on 10/13/2010
I've determined the upgrade from my 3GS is not worth it whatsoever.

Why don't they have a 64gb model?

And just a sight test - I definitely see more cracked 4G screens than 3GS or 3G screens
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Mr Pena
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09:53 AM on 10/13/2010
I don't see many people with protective bumpers on this model.
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gtjs289
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09:35 AM on 10/13/2010
82% more huh? Well given that it has 100% more glass, 1 vs 2, I'd say that number isn't as bad as it looks.
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gtjs289
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09:50 AM on 10/13/2010
P.S. when your phone has glass screens, try not to drop it, or get a protective case. I got an incase snap case for mine and a Zagg invisibleshield. It still looks great, and has at least some protection from getting banged and bumped.
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ware
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05:21 PM on 10/13/2010
A protective case limits the fun. is like a masturbating with a condom, no offence
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wilray
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08:57 PM on 10/13/2010
What function does the glass on the back serve, especially since you are going to cover it with a protective case?
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Angelus2007
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04:08 PM on 10/13/2010
I should've read the comments before I made mine, I said basically the same thing.
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