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An iPhone 17 Pro Fell 100,000-Feet and Survived Intact Thanks to Its Case

RhinoShield said the AirX case kept the iPhone working after a 25-minute fall through minus 60 degrees Celsius conditions.

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For RhinoShield, the test was a public demonstration of the high-tech materials and impact protection behind the case. Most phone cases are meant to handle drops onto pavement, tile, or concrete. This test added high-altitude cold, pressure changes, and a landing in remote terrain.Read Entire Article

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An iPhone 17 Pro was released from the stratosphere without a parachute.

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Accessories manufacturer RhinoShield decided to test the durability of its new AirX cases. Instead of throwing the phone on the office floor, the company sent an iPhone 17 Pro to the edge of space and dropped it to the ground. The device survived a fall from a height of over 30 kilometers. The smartphone flew into space. It returned and landed in the wilderness. Company founder Eric Wang decided that standard tests were too boring. Instead of dr…

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charter97.org broke the news on Thursday, August 27, 2026.
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