Smear-Proof iPhones?

A Technology Review article points to new advances in materials and coatings that repel oil and are able to clean themselves without the help of soap and water.

This could lead to a number of applications, including self-cleaning displays, something that cell-phone manufacturers have been working on for years.

My take? I'm all for it. As much as I love my iPhone, it's already lead me to new heights of personal hygiene in my attempts to keep the silly thing clean.

And a in minor search for the best iPhone cleaning rag.

[via Technology Review]

Comments

[John Jacobs]

Why that particular rag? I use a eyeglass cloth.

[Michael Long]

I found that most iPhone and eyeglass cleaning cloths are too small and get dirty too quickly. The larger microfiber cloths have more texture and surface area to them, and as such clean the phone's face faster.