So, the
take-home here is that Glass will probably be just as hackable as Android,
which makes sense given that, well, it is, strictly speaking, running on a
variant of the Google mobile OS, version 4.0.4 in its current form, which was confirmed by the company’s
CEO Larry page just last week.
This isn’t just good news for those
that love to hack, but also those that like to see software and hardware pushed
to their very limits. Bypassing Glass’ Mirror API will be the key to this
occurring with Glass, and even at these early stages, things are looking very
promising indeed.
Just because the S III and S4 feel,
in the opinion of some, cheaper than devices such as the iPhone 5 built with
premium aluminum, that’s not to say the use of either will guarantee a better
outcome when a handset is unexpectedly dropped. Thus, GizmoSlip had no real
idea which device would emerge triumphant in their tests, which consisted of a
4ft drop on the corner, back and face of each handset. Check the video below for
the results:
As you can see,
each device managed to emerge fairly unscathed from the first test, which saw
each device dropped on its back. The rear-facing camera of the S III did
sustain a crack, but aside from that, it was a case of minor scrapes and dings
all round.
The second test saw the three
handsets dropped on their corners, and this is the one that tends to separate
the men from the boys. The S4 showed durability, with only reasonably minor
corner damage, and the iPhone 5 was about on par in the damage department. As
you will see in the slow-mo, the S III took a really big hit with bits of the
display glass flying around everywhere, and the screen, while still usable, was
fairly well shattered.
The final,
face-down test, the GS4 and iPhone 5 finally succumbed, both leaving with
almost completely shattered displays. Despite the scratch proofing abilities of
Gorilla Glass, it is a material renowned for its susceptibility to shattering
and as we move toward the next generation, this problem still exists.
All in all, the take away is that if
you don’t decide to invest in a decent case to protect your device, this kind
of thing can happen. So even though the S4 is perhaps stronger than the S III
on the basis of this clip, don’t take any chances – spend money on a strong
case from a reputable vendor! [Source]
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