Self-Healing Smartphone Screens Could Arrive by 2028 as HTC Exits VR Market

Smartphones with self-healing screens that repair scratches could arrive by 2028, analysts predict.

The screens would have a coating that fills in scratches when exposed to air. Companies like LG and Motorola have patented the idea.

Mass producing self-healing screens still faces challenges like R&D costs and managing consumer expectations.

Analysts believe HTC will exit the VR market by 2026 as revenues fall amid competition from Meta, Sony and Apple.

Apple may take control of the second-hand iPhone market to avoid it hurting new sales, through trade-ins and verified refurbished phones.