Thursday 14 November 2013
LG just released a new phone LG G Flex, and i must say it's curved nature gives it uniqueness and style, but that's not all that this phone has got. One very slick feature is the G Flex’ self-healing back panel, which shrugs off damage like it was the skin on Wolverine’s knuckles.
In the video below, LG test lab subjects the LG G Flex and another phone to it's high-tech scuffing machine — a dastardly little device equipped with a wire brush. For the first run, the machine pressed down with a modest 500 grams of force, and after being brushed for a some seconds the machine is lifted and here comes the magical part.
How does the back cover of the G Flex heal itself? It’s infused with micro-encapsulated resins — similar to the iPhone case Nissan showed off last year. When a light scratch damages the surface, the resins from the surrounding area area released and fill in the newly-formed gap.
It won’t repair every scratch, however. Deeper gouges may not fully heal, and repeated damage to the same area will eventually leave battle scars.
You may have noticed that LG also appears to have lit the two panels differently. The G Flex isn’t under the same harsh spotlight as the other panel, which makes it a little more difficult to tell how much of the scuffing has actually been healed.
If you look closely at the flex test later on — when LG places 8, 16, and 32 kilogram weights on the back of the phone you can see what appears to be scuffing.
Still, the damage is minor… and it’s nowhere near as noticeable as it would be on a run-of-the-mill polycarbonate back. Smartphone owners that hate putting their precious gadgets into protective cases are going to appreciate LG’s use of an innovative material here. Who wouldn't be excited to see their phone recovering from a bit of everyday abuse — like keys and coins in a pocket or a brush with their psychotic cat’s claws?
source: geek.com
