Self-Healing Smartphone Screens Could Arrive by 2028 as HTC Exits VR Market
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Smartphones with self-healing screens that repair scratches could arrive by 2028, analysts predict.
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The screens would have a coating that fills in scratches when exposed to air. Companies like LG and Motorola have patented the idea.
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Mass producing self-healing screens still faces challenges like R&D costs and managing consumer expectations.
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Analysts believe HTC will exit the VR market by 2026 as revenues fall amid competition from Meta, Sony and Apple.
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Apple may take control of the second-hand iPhone market to avoid it hurting new sales, through trade-ins and verified refurbished phones.
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