Why Do Phones Feel So Smooth?

Phones feel smooth because they use a special kind of glass called gorilla glass. This glass is super thin and has tiny bumps that make it feel like you’re touching something soft, not hard, just like how a rubber ball feels squishy when you push on it.

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Your phone feels like it's made of liquid because the glass is treated to be very smooth.
You can slide your fingers over your phone without it feeling rough or bumpy.
It’s almost like your phone has a soft, squishy layer under its surface.

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