Gorilla Glass can be found on almost every smartphone and tablets these days, especially higher mid-range and flagship models. The company wants to dominate the wearable market as well, and has now announced a new glass composite designed for wearable devices.
The new Gorilla Glass SR+ combines the toughness, optical clarity, and touch sensitivity of Gorilla Glass with the “superior scratch resistance approaching that of luxury watch cover materials.” It offers up to 70% better damage resistance against impacts and about 25% better surface reflection than sapphire. The glass is now commercially available, and there are already some reports that suggest Apple might use it on the upcoming Watch 2.
