Here’s why today’s smartphones are stronger than before
Remember those old phones that could survive a drop on concrete? We're talking about the early 2000s, when phones were practically indestructible. Today's smartphones are notorious for seeming way more fragile — with their sleek glass fronts and slim profiles, it's easy to think they'd shatter at the slightest bump, and some of them do, as many people have found out over the past decade. But here's the surprising truth: in 2025, today’s smartphones are actually way more durable than they used to be. Think about it — we're not just looking for cool features anymore. We need phones that can keep up with our lives, especially when we’re always out and about living to the fullest. Fortunately, manufacturers have listened and they've been working hard to make our smartphones tougher than ever. So, what's the secret? It's a winning combination of clever engineering and cutting-edge materials. For example, the new stronger stuff like reinforced aluminum fr...