Neowin News Feed for: Corning

Meta knocks Corning's door to source a key ingredient for its AI data centers

Aditya Tiwari — Tue, 27 Jan 2026 15:24:01 +0000

Meta has announced a multi-year deal with Corning to manufacture a critical component for its data centers. Read more...

Samsung announces brand new Gorilla Glass for Galaxy S25 Edge

Aditya Tiwari — Fri, 09 May 2025 11:56:02 +0000

Samsung announced that its upcoming Galaxy S25 Edge will feature a new Gorilla Glass made in partnership with Corning. Read more...

The European Commission launches an antitrust probe into Corning's Gorilla Glass

Hamid Ganji — Thu, 07 Nov 2024 17:58:01 +0000

The European Commission is investigating Corning's alleged anti-competitive practices and exclusive supply agreements with OEMs. Read more...

Apple iPhone 17 might feature a better scratch resistant coating than Ceramic Shield

Aditya Tiwari — Tue, 19 Mar 2024 12:22:01 +0000

Apple is expected to put a new anti-reflective cover glass coating on the iPhone 17, according to a new rumor. The iPhone 17 series is expected to release sometime in the second half of 2025. Read more...

Apple awards Corning $45 million to boost innovation

Paul Hill — Mon, 10 May 2021 15:46:01 +0000

Apple has awarded Corning $45 million from its Advanced Manufacturing Fund. It will help Corning further innovate on its sturdy display glass which will increase the lifespan of future iPhones. Read more...

Corning introduces Gorilla Glass Victus improving both drop and scratch resistance

João Carrasqueira — Thu, 23 Jul 2020 14:44:01 +0000

Corning, the company responsible for designing the protective glass on many smartphones, has announced Gorilla Glass Victus, its latest product that promises drop resistance up to two meters. Read more...

Corning has figured out a way to etch textures onto glass, may arrive on future smartphones

Timi Cantisano — Thu, 19 Jul 2018 21:00:01 +0000

Corning has been trying to figure out a way to prevent smudges on its glass. The firm has a new etching technology that can not only hide the smudges but also produce textures and custom designs. Read more...

Corning debuts Gorilla Glass 6, capable of withstanding up to 15 drops on hard surfaces

Timi Cantisano — Wed, 18 Jul 2018 19:22:01 +0000

For years, Corning has produced glass for different devices, promising to reduce scratches and cracks. Now, with its latest Gorilla Glass 6, the firm states its new product can handle multiple drops. Read more...

Corning Gorilla Glass SR+ unveiled specifically for wearables

Shreyas Gandhe — Wed, 31 Aug 2016 22:48:01 +0000

With the intention of providing specialized protection for wearables and to cater to the unique challenges of such devices, Corning has launched a new version of its Gorilla Glass. Read more...

Corning launches Gorilla Glass 5, promises to keep your screen safe from big drops

Vlad Dudau — Thu, 21 Jul 2016 08:46:01 +0000

Corning launched the newest version of its Gorilla Glass, claiming this new iteration offer two times better damage resistance that its previous version. The new Glass will show up later this year. Read more...

Ford's 2017 GT comes with performance gains made possible by Corning's Gorilla Glass

Chris Schroeder — Thu, 17 Dec 2015 01:20:01 +0000

Car manufacturers are using mobile technologies that power our smartphones every day, so it will come as no surprise that Ford is adopting another mobile tech - Gorilla Glass - to improve performance. Read more...

This Chinese smartphone was dropped from 20 feet and lived to tell the tale

Steven Johns — Sun, 22 Nov 2015 03:42:01 +0000

The Chinese Bluboo Xtouch smartphone was dropped from 20 feet -- or about 6 meters -- and managed to not only keep working but the screen hadn't even slightly shattered either. Read more...

Germaphobes rejoice: Corning reveals new antimicrobial smartphone glass

Austin McIntire — Mon, 06 Jan 2014 16:33:53 +0000

At CES, Corning introduces an updated version of its Gorilla Glass that inhibits the growth of a wide range of potentially harmful bacteria. Make sure to still wash your hands. Read more...

Galaxy S4 drop test shows Corning's Gorilla Glass 3 is still not impact resistant

Vlad Dudau — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 09:36:36 +0000

A drop test showing Samsung's Galaxy S4 going head to head with the iPhone 5 and the S3 shows that Corning's new Gorilla Glass 3 is still not impact resistant and it can easily shatter. Read more...

Corning unveils ultra-thin, flexible Willow Glass

Tyler Holman — Mon, 04 Jun 2012 17:37:28 +0000

Corning has unveiled Willow Glass, a new paper-thin (100 microns), flexible glass that it says could revolutionize everything from consumer electronics to lighting and solar power. Read more...

Gorilla Glass 2 gives your devices more tough love

Andy Weir — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 13:06:19 +0000

Gorilla Glass is awesome and it's about to get even better. Corning has announced its second generation toughened, scratch- and damage-resistant glass, debuting early this year on new Windows laptops. Read more...